HOUSTON, Texas & YENAGOA, Bayelsa State — In a strategic move to solidify its leadership in global oil and gas technological innovation, Solewant Group has made a dual showcase of its cutting-edge products and solutions at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, USA, and the recently concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) 2025 in Yenagoa. The dual presentations highlight the company’s commitment to advancing indigenous capacity within Nigeria’s energy sector while competing on the international stage.
At OTC 2025, held from May 5 to 8, Group Executive Director Mr. Matthew Aganren represented CEO Solomon Ewanehi in a presentation at the Nigerian pavilion on May 6. The address, attended by high-level officials including the Ministers of State for Petroleum (Oil and Gas), members of the National Assembly, and leadership from NNPC Limited and international oil companies, spotlighted Solewant’s 25-year expertise in steel pipe manufacturing, fabrication, and specialty coating solutions. Ewanehi emphasized the company’s next phase of growth, detailing ongoing investments in facilities such as a multi-layer pipe-coating plant, concrete weight coating plant, and a state-of-the-art laboratory. A key announcement included the June 2025 unveiling of a pipe bend and fitting coating factory at its Onne industrial park, set to enhance local capabilities in complex pipeline infrastructure.
‘Roadmap Plus’ Unveiled at NOGOF 2025 to Drive Decade-Long Growth
At NOGOF 2025, held at the NCDMB Headquarters, Ewanehi debuted the ‘Solewant Group Roadmap Plus,’ a strategic framework extending the company’s 10-year vision to deepen technological innovation and support Nigeria’s industrial development. The roadmap, part of the company’s Platinum Sponsorship role at the fair, underscores its commitment to Nigerian Content Development by advancing local expertise in engineering design, 3LPP to 5LPP coating solutions, and cathodic protection services.
Ewanehi lauded institutions like NCDMB, PETAN, and OGTAN for fostering local capacity, noting that Solewant’s growth—marked by awards such as News Direct’s Best Oil & Gas Contractor in 2021-2022 and Offshore Africa’s 2023 Best Indigenous Contractor—reflects the success of national content policies. The company’s portfolio, serving clients from NLNG to Exxon Mobil, includes over 100 onshore and offshore projects, while its upcoming Automated Bend Coating Plant signals a new era of sustainable industrialization.
Industry Leadership Rooted in Innovation and Collaboration
“Solewant’s journey proves that local content thrives when implemented as a national philosophy,” Ewanehi stated, emphasizing the company’s focus on “People, Plants, Products, and innovations” to deliver world-class projects. The dual showcases at OTC and NOGOF 2025 highlight a paradox of Nigerian energy development: while the company competes globally with technologies like its 5LPP coating system, it remains anchored in boosting domestic capabilities.
As Nigeria navigates energy transition, Ewanehi’s call for stakeholder collaboration and sustainable investment resonates. The unveiling of the Automated Bend Coating Plant, scheduled for this year, exemplifies how indigenous firms like Solewant are rewriting the narrative of African industrialization—simultaneously addressing local infrastructure needs and setting global standards in energy technology.
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