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for sale:
a fully operational, wholly indigenous oil & gas service company with established licenses, accreditations and turnkey facilities in port harcourt.
asking price: $12.5 million.
the business, established in 2000, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a vertically integrated service provider with blue‑chip clients, multi‑year contracts, specialist accreditations and substantial onshore assets including an industrial yard and a premium guest‑house.
company profile
- business type: oil & gas service company (outright sale)
- year established: 2000
- ownership: wholly indigenous
- asking price: $12,500,000
- primary locations: operational yard within port harcourt city; guest house asset within port harcourt
key assets & facilities
operational yard (approx. 7 plots)
- maintenance warehouse and fabrication workshop configured for heavy duty fabrication and repair.
- sandblasting and painting cubicle for surface treatment and corrosion protection.
- line of office blocks for operations, admin, project management and client interface.
- storage containers and secure laydown areas for equipment and spares.
- mobile and fixed security offices ensuring 24/7 site security and controlled access.
- heavy plant & equipment: grove (or equivalent) crane, forklift, and a comprehensive range of inspection and ndt tools and test equipment.
guest house (approx. 6 plots)
- multi‑storey building with roof terrace.
- mixed accommodation: 2‑bedroom and 3‑bedroom flats, serviced rooms suitable for expatriates or staff.
- onsite amenities: swimming pool, bars and offices
--- ready for immediate revenue generation or staff/visitor housing.
core services & capabilities
- non destructive testing (ndt) --- full suite of methodologies for pipelines, vessels and structural components.
- calibration, instrumentation & pressure testing --- certified calibration and pressure test services.
- lifting equipment inspection & certification --- inspection, certification and maintenance for offshore/onshore lifting gear.
- construction welding & fabrication --- bespoke fabrication for structural, piping and support equipment.
- engineering & maintenance services --- planned and corrective maintenance for oil & gas plant and facilities.
- marine vessel surveys / hull thickness gauging --- inshore marine inspection capability.
- manpower supply, recruitment & training --- supply of trained technical personnel, plus training capability.
- agency & technical partnerships --- exclusive agency arrangements for specialised marine life‑saving equipment and davits.
accreditations, affiliations & partners
- department of petroleum resources (dpr) accreditation
- nigerian petroleum exchange (nipex) membership
- lifting equipment engineering association (leea) certification
- british standards institution (bsi) certification
- acebi partnership/agency (french specialist in life/rescue boats, davits and marine deck equipment)
- technical support services and other international technical partners
key clients (representative)
- total e&p
- shell petroleum
- exxonmobil
- aveon
- spie
- total energie
- nigerian national petroleum corporation (nnpc)
current contracts & revenue streams (running contracts)
- annual 5‑year inspection, maintenance and recertification of lifeboats for total.
- frame agreement for local technical assistance services with total.
- frame agreement for foreign technical personnel services.
- acebi sole agency contract for lifeboats for total and exxonmobil.
- multiple call‑off contracts in place with principal clients --- providing recurring revenue and pipeline work.
operational strengths & competitive advantages
- long operational history (since 2000) with established procedures, hse culture and operational track record.
- blue‑chip client base and standing frame agreements that demonstrate trust and repeat business.
- accredited certifications (leea, bsi, dpr, nipex) that position the company to compete for major contracts.
- strategic port harcourt yard location with integrated fabrication, maintenance and inspection facilities.
- vertical capabilities from inspection through fabrication and commissioning, enabling bundled service offerings.
- exclusive technical agency (acebi) providing competitive product and service differentiator for lifeboats/davits and marine equipment.
- existing tax rebate (in excess of ₦200 million) and other fiscal advantages to improve near‑term cash flow.
- institutional relationships and 23 years' engagement with local content authorities facilitating expansion and funding opportunities.
growth & value creation opportunities
- scale up maintenance & inspection capacity to capture additional frame agreements across operators.
- expand rental/asset hire and specialised inspection services (e.g., phased expansion of ndt fleet).
- leverage guest house asset for corporate accommodation and higher yield hospitality use for contractors/expatriates.
- introduce turnkey project delivery packages (design, fabricate, install) to increase margins.
- pursue regional expansion to other gulf of guinea hubs and onshore terminals.
- monetise agency relationships by expanding equipment sales, spares and after‑sales contracts.
financial / commercial highlights (as provided)
- asking price: $12.5m (outright sale)
- noted tax rebate: in excess of ₦200 million (to be verified during due diligence)
- established cash flows and ongoing contractual income from running contracts and frame agreements
transaction & next steps
- sale type: outright sale of company and operating assets.
- documentation available: licenses, accreditations, running contracts, asset register, payroll, tax records and title documents --- available upon formal request.
- confidentiality: detailed information and financials available subject to nda.
- due diligence: prospective buyers invited to carry out operational, legal, financial and technical due diligence.
- preferred buyer profile: strategic industry buyer, private equity with energy services focus, or consortium seeking a turnkey service platform in nigeria.
why this is a rare opportunity
- established, fully operational business with specialist accreditations and agency agreements.
- strong client portfolio and multiple frame agreements that provide a predictable revenue base.
- strategic on‑site assets and guest accommodation that support immediate operations and growth.
- compelling entry price relative to cost/time to build equivalent capabilities and client relationships from scratch.
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