Solewant Group, one of Nigeria’s leading industrial engineering and pipeline coating companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing local content and energy infrastructure development in Africa, following its participation in the NUPRC Project 1MMBOPD Investment Forum held at The Dorchester Hotel in London.
The event, organized by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), brought together global investors, regulators, and energy executives to accelerate Nigeria’s target of producing 1 million barrels of oil per day (1MMBOPD) through innovation, strategic investment, and collaboration.
Solewant Group’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Solomon Ewanehi, represented the company at the London forum and granted an exclusive interview to Arise TV, where he emphasized Solewant’s vision to position Nigeria as an industrial hub for Africa’s oil, gas, and water industries.
“Our mission is to deliver world-class steel pipe and coating solutions that strengthen Nigeria’s energy independence and create value across the continent,” Ewanehi said. “We believe in Africa’s capacity to build, innovate, and lead.”
Driving Local Content and Innovation
Established 24 years ago, Solewant Group has evolved into one of Africa’s most advanced providers of steel pipe manufacturing and coating solutions. The company operates the largest pipe coating facility in Africa, a 132,000-square-metre industrial complex in Port Harcourt that houses a multi-layer pipe coating plant, concrete weight coating plant, steel pipe fabrication units, and a state-of-the-art quality assurance laboratory.
At the London forum, discussions centered on new upstream investment opportunities, ESG-focused projects, and approximately $7 billion in co-investment potential across Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain.
Solewant’s participation highlighted the growing role of indigenous companies in enabling these opportunities through technical innovation, strong safety culture, and local manufacturing capacity.
Partner to Global Energy Leaders
Solewant’s impressive client portfolio includes major international and national oil companies such as TotalEnergies, Chevron, SPDC, NLNG, and ExxonMobil. Its track record in pipeline fabrication, corrosion protection, and industrial coatings positions it as a trusted partner in large-scale upstream and midstream projects.
With Nigeria implementing broad energy reforms to attract investment and stabilize output, Solewant is expanding its operations and workforce to meet rising regional demand for industrial infrastructure.
“Solewant’s success reflects what’s possible when indigenous expertise meets global standards,” said a company statement issued in Port Harcourt. “The company remains committed to ESG compliance, research, and the training of skilled Nigerian engineers to serve both local and international markets.”
Supporting Nigeria’s Energy Vision
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to achieve 1MMBOPD production and strengthen its gas monetization agenda, firms like Solewant Group are emerging as critical industrial partners supporting the nation’s long-term energy ambitions.
The company’s strategic participation in the London forum underscores its determination to align with global investors, regulators, and partners in driving sustainable growth and innovation across the oil and gas industry.
“Africa’s energy future will be built by Africans,” Ewanehi added. “Solewant is proud to play its part in shaping that future
