Aradel Energy Limited has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for an Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) contract covering a power generation system at its Ogbele Integrated Oil and Gas Facility in Nigeria. The tender carries NCDMB certification number ES/NCDMB/ARADEL/ADV/IPPG/291124, confirming compliance with Nigeria's local content regulatory framework administered by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.
The Ogbele field, operated by Aradel Energy, is an onshore and shallow-water integrated facility in Rivers State that combines oil production, gas processing, and power generation activities. The scope of this EPIC contract — covering engineering design, procurement of equipment, physical installation, and final commissioning — signals a meaningful capital investment in upgrading or expanding the facility's power infrastructure. Reliable in-field power generation is a critical enabler for continuous production, gas utilisation, and operational safety at integrated facilities of this type.
Aradel Energy, formerly known as Niger Delta Exploration and Production (NDEP), has been steadily expanding its upstream and midstream footprint in Nigeria. The NCDMB certification requirement means any bidding consortium must demonstrate credible Nigerian local content participation, either through a local partner or established in-country presence. International service companies without existing Nigerian entities will need to structure joint ventures accordingly before submitting a formal expression of interest.
The EOI stage is the first step in a likely multi-phase competitive process. Shortlisted companies will subsequently be invited to tender, making early engagement and pre-qualification positioning important for firms wishing to compete. Given the integrated nature of the Ogbele facility — combining hydrocarbon processing with power generation — the EPIC scope is likely to encompass gas turbines or reciprocating engines, associated electrical infrastructure, control systems, and potentially waste heat recovery components. Companies with a track record in modular power solutions for upstream oil and gas environments are well placed to respond.
For Norwegian service companies, the contract represents a concrete near-term opportunity in Nigeria's growing independent operator segment. Aradel Energy is regarded as one of Nigeria's more technically sophisticated indigenous operators, with a history of engaging international technology and service partners on structured commercial terms. The NCDMB framework, while adding administrative complexity, also provides a clear and familiar compliance pathway for international firms experienced in local content regimes across West Africa.