Seplat Energy has announced plans to diversify into the power sector, with a long-term strategy aimed at expanding electricity access in Nigeria, particularly for off-grid communities.
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, Roger Brown, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday.
Brown revealed that the company is exploring modular gas-to-power systems tailored for rural deployment, which could significantly improve electricity availability in underserved areas.
“At the right time, we plan to deepen our involvement in the electricity space. Our roadmap includes modular solutions designed to bring power to off-grid communities.
These systems can address last-mile electricity access challenges,” he said.
Highlighting Seplat Energy’s evolving role, Brown stated that the company is driving transformation in Nigeria’s energy landscape and setting a benchmark for indigenous operators across Africa.
Following the acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited’s assets, Brown noted, Seplat Energy is now positioned to reshape the country’s gas sector through innovation and a strong commitment to inclusive national development.
Seplat now operates in 11 oil and gas blocks—seven onshore and four shallow-water offshore—managing an integrated value chain from production to export.
Brown explained, “The acquisition doubled our reserves and broadened our footprint across upstream and midstream sectors. We established Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited to manage the newly acquired assets, which connect to three terminals: one offshore and two onshore.
This integration gives us full control over the value chain, boosting production from 50,000 to over 120,000 barrels per day. Our team now includes around 1,500 professionals, the majority of whom are Nigerians.”
He also underscored the untapped potential of the company’s offshore gas resources, estimating actual volumes to be three times the currently reported figures.
These reserves, he said, will be vital for domestic electricity generation, industrial applications such as fertilizer and petrochemicals, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) initiatives, including both existing and future floating LNG projects.
“This marks a new phase of energy independence for Nigeria,” Brown said. “It’s no longer just about exporting oil and gas — it’s about developing domestic capacity to drive job creation, industrialisation, and economic resilience.”
Brown emphasized that Seplat’s energy strategy is closely aligned with Nigeria’s specific needs.
“Nigeria has one of the world’s lowest levels of energy access. Reliable and affordable energy is essential for growth across sectors like education, healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond. Gas offers a dependable, year-round solution for the country’s electricity base load,” he explained.
While the company has ambitions in renewables and electricity generation, Brown noted that for now, the most immediate opportunities lie in upstream oil and gas and midstream gas processing.
