PetroQuip Nigerian offshore oil platform operations

Nigeria's Indigenous
Energy Champion

Founded in 2008, PetroQuip Oil and Gas Services Limited has grown from a boutique OCTG trading firm into a full-spectrum, integrated oilfield services company — 100% Nigerian-owned, internationally certified, and globally competitive.

Built on Integrity,
Driven by Excellence

PetroQuip Oil and Gas Services Limited (RC No. 760498) is a wholly Nigerian-owned, Lagos-incorporated company providing integrated oilfield services to operators across Nigeria's onshore, swamp, and shallow-offshore terrains.

Since inception, we have cultivated deep relationships with tier-1 global OEMs, establishing workshare and agency arrangements that allow us to deliver IOC-grade technology with the responsiveness, cost-efficiency, and local-content compliance of an indigenous company.

Our operations span Port Harcourt (Rivers State) — as our primary field-operations base — and Lagos (Lagos State) as our commercial and corporate headquarters. We are NUPRC-registered, NCDMB-certified, and API-licensed.

2008
Year Established
RC 760498
CAC Registration
2 Offices
Lagos & Port Harcourt
100%
Nigerian Ownership
PetroQuip Nigeria oilfield operations
15+
Years of Excellence

Vision & Mission

OUR VISION

"To be the most trusted, technically excellent, and nationally impactful indigenous oil and gas services company in Nigeria — creating lasting value for clients, employees, communities, and the nation."

OUR MISSION

"To deliver integrated, innovative, and safe oilfield services that optimise our clients' production efficiency and asset value — leveraging global technology, local expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality, HSE, and Nigerian content."

Our Core Values

Seven principles that define how we work, how we treat clients, and how we contribute to Nigeria's energy sector.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in every engagement — transparent dealings, honest communication, and zero tolerance for compromise.

Excellence

We pursue perfection in every service delivery, continuously improving processes, investing in technology, and exceeding client expectations.

Safety First

Our Goal Zero HSE culture means every employee and contractor goes home safe, every day — no compromise, no exception.

Nigerian Pride

As a 100% indigenous company, we champion local capacity development, NCDMB compliance, and the growth of the Nigerian oilfield services sector.

Innovation

We continuously adopt cutting-edge technologies and methodologies from global OEM partners to bring the best solutions to Nigerian operators.

Partnership

We build long-term relationships with clients, suppliers, and communities based on mutual respect, shared value, and collaborative growth.

Sustainability

Environmental stewardship guides our operations — we minimise ecological impact and support Nigeria's energy transition goals.

15+ Years of Growth

From a specialist OCTG trading outfit in 2008 to a full-spectrum integrated energy services company — our story is one of deliberate growth, continuous investment, and unwavering commitment to Nigerian energy.

NCDMB LOCAL CONTENT SCORECARD
100%
Nigerian Ownership
85%
Nigerian Workforce
70%
Local Procurement
NCDMB+
Certified
2008
Company Incorporation
PetroQuip incorporated under CAC (RC 760498) as an OCTG trading and supply company. First contract awarded by Newcross Petroleum for casing supply.
2010
Expansion into Well Services
Expanded operations beyond OCTG supply into well intervention support services, inspection, tubular management, and procurement solutions, strengthening relationships with indigenous E&P operators.
2012
Port Harcourt Operational Base Established
Opened operational facility in Woji, Port Harcourt, with full OCTG inspection, storage, and threading capabilities. Well intervention, completions and drilling service lines were added to our service portfolio.
2015
Frame Agreement — Major Milestone
Secured the company's first long-term Frame Agreement with a leading upstream operator for the supply of OCTG, drilling consumables, and oilfield equipment, establishing PetroQuip as a trusted strategic procurement partner.
2017
Integrated Oilfield Services Growth
Obtained API 5CT, API 16RCD, and API 10A licenses. Launched Directional Drilling, Continuous Circulation System (CCS), and Marine &aExpanded service portfolio via strategic international and local partnership with industry service provider to include engineering procurement, well completions and drilling services, equipment procurement, asset integrity support, and project logistics, enabling execution of larger integrated oilfield projects across Nigeria.
2020
Strategic Diversification & Power Sector Expansion
Successfully expanded beyond oil and gas into the power generation sector through multiple strategic procurement and installation projects for Kainji and Jebba Hydropower Stations, including critical mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, cooling systems, battery systems, valves, pumps, transformers, and dam monitoring equipment. The company also executed supply contracts for NLNG and other industrial clients, reinforcing PetroQuip's position as a multidisciplinary engineering procurement and industrial services company.
2022
Master Service Agreement
Secured a multi-year MSA with an indigenous operator for well intervention, well completions accessories, rehabilitation, and OCTG supply across 14 marginal fields.
2024
Engineering & Consulting Division Launch
Launched Well Engineering & Consulting division, offering FEED, well integrity, and competency training. Surpassed 200-well milestone and 50,000 LTI-free man-hours.
2025
ISO Triple Certification
Upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 and achieved dual certification for ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, reinforcing HSE and environmental management leadership.
2025
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Capability Expansion
Strengthened PetroQuip's position in advanced drilling solutions through the introduction of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services. Expanded capabilities to include MPD engineering, equipment deployment, well planning, real-time pressure management, and operational support for complex onshore and offshore drilling campaigns. This milestone positioned the company to deliver safer, more efficient drilling operations while supporting clients in reducing non-productive time (NPT), mitigating well control risks, and optimizing reservoir performance.

Senior Management Team

Our leadership team combines deep Nigerian upstream expertise with international IOC and consultancy pedigree — bringing over 100 combined years of oil & gas experience across Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and beyond.

Executive Leadership

Zulkifil Abba
Zulkifil Abba
Chief Executive Officer
B.Sc. Economics  |  M.Sc. Energy Studies, Dundee

20+ years in the upstream oil and gas sector covering client interface management, deal initiation, service delivery, corporate governance & compliance, and business development. Knowledge spans subsurface through to surface and facilities. Managed logistics and oil and gas equipment procurement and supplies for over a decade. Skilled in Petroleum, Gas, Oilfield, Pipelines and Inspection. Sits on the board of multiple companies in energy and power sectors.

Dr Bishop Falope
Dr Bishop Falope
Chief Technical Officer
B.Sc. (Ife), M.Sc., PhD  |  Chemical Engineering, UCL

22 years oil & gas experience with a strong academic background in mathematical modelling of thermodynamics of hydrocarbon systems. Post-doctoral research at UCL; senior engineer at Schlumberger (Abingdon); senior consultant at Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants (Aberdeen). Has provided technical services to 30+ clients including Shell, Total, Petronas and Repsol across 10+ countries. Responsible for technical management of 120+ projects from small fields to $billion deepwater, HPHT, long tie-back and gas developments.

Joseph Friday Ekpuk
Joseph Friday Ekpuk
Chief Operating Officer
B.Eng. Power Systems Eng., FUTO  |  MBA, Germany

20+ years in oil and gas across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and USA. Expertise spans P&L management, business development, strategic leadership, client management, operations management and QHSE. Spearheads growth strategies across Drilling Services, Completions, Well Intervention, Production Optimisation, Downhole Tools, Automation, Field Development etc. Proven track record securing over $500 million in contracts over 15 years in Sub-Saharan Africa markets. Expertise with strategic partnership and bridging the gap between local and international service providers to meeting operators and industry needs. Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

Technical & Advisory Team

Jamie Ross Burnett
Jamie Ross Burnett
Senior Process & Facilities Engineer
BEng (Hons) 1st Class  |  CEng MIChemE

20 years experience in upstream oil and gas covering all design stages from concept through to detailed design, including operational support, in the UK and overseas. Has worked for large multi-national EPC contractors and leading oil and gas consultancies. Extensive process engineering, project management and flow assurance experience across a wide variety of national and international clients. Expert at leading multi- and mono-discipline teams on brownfield and greenfield projects for onshore and offshore processing facilities.

Dr Babak Moradi
Dr Babak Moradi
Subsurface & Reservoir Expert
B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD  |  Petroleum Engineering

Nearly two decades of experience in reservoir management, surveillance, reservoir studies, production forecasting and field development planning (FDP) including IOR/EOR planning and integrated subsurface workflows. Proven track record working with operators in Africa including Sonangol, TotalEnergies, Azule Energy, Addax Petroleum, Dana Gas, Cheiron, Bapetco and Crescent Petroleum. Expertise covers reservoir performance analysis, pressure and contact evaluation, reserves estimation, dynamic simulation, uncertainty and risk assessment, and recovery optimisation.

Graeme Walker
Graeme Walker
Process & Facilities Engineer
B.Eng. (Hons.)  |  Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

16+ years oil & gas experience including concept design, FEED and detailed design, operations support, facility optimisation, economic screening and option selection. Experienced in both client and contractor/consultant roles — reviewing work, steering projects, and undertaking design activities. Chartered Chemical Engineer, member of IChemE. Proficient in Olga, Pipesim and HYSYS, and familiar with the Petex modelling suite.

Colin McCrae
Colin McCrae
Process & Facilities Engineer
B.Eng. (Hons.)

13 years of varied oil and gas process engineering experience on projects in the UK North Sea and worldwide. Expert in Dynamic Simulation and Operator Training Simulators (OTS). Conducted full life-cycle dynamic process simulations from initial model build through design verification, engineering studies, and conversion to OTS. Fully proficient in Aspen HYSYS and Honeywell Unisim simulation packages. Significant Operations Support and Flow Assurance experience providing process support to production operations and conducting flow assurance studies.

Our Commitment

Nigerian Expertise. Global Standards.

Our executive and technical teams combine indigenous Nigerian leadership with world-class international engineering expertise. Together they deliver PetroQuip's mission — integrated, 100% locally-owned oilfield services built to IOC standards, fully NCDMB-compliant.

50+ Technical Experts
Nigeria · UK · Sub-Saharan Africa
100+ Years Combined Experience
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The PetroQuip Workshare Model

Our proprietary Workshare Model bridges the gap between world-class oilfield technology and Nigerian local content objectives. Through strategic partnerships with global OEMs, we deliver technology in-country while building lasting indigenous capacity.

1
Global OEM Partnership
PetroQuip holds agency and workshare agreements with leading OEMs — sharing technology, IP, and training protocols.
2
In-Country Localisation
Equipment is maintained, serviced, and partially manufactured at our Port Harcourt facility using Nigerian technicians.
3
Nigerian Capacity Building
Continuous training and certification programmes ensure Nigerian engineers achieve international competency levels.
4
Client Value Delivery
Clients receive IOC-grade service at local-market cost structures, with full NCDMB documentation and DPR compliance.

OEM Partners

Technology Partnerships

Two Offices. One Standard.

HEAD OFFICE

Lagos

Lagos State, Nigeria
Address
8th Floor, Octagon Building
13a A.J Marinho Drive
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone
+234 (0) 80 3300 3567
Email
info@petroquipnigeria.com.ng
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA — OPERATIONAL BASE

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Operational Base
Address
24 OilServe Close, Off Trans-Woji Road, Woji,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Telephone
+234 (0) 80 3300 3567
Facilities
OCTG Yard · Equipment Workshop
Training Centre · 24/7 Operations

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