A consortium of energy companies including Lee Engineering, African Energy Research, Waltersmith, Transoceanic, Britannia-U and Iron Capital among others, have aligned with regulators to boost Nigeria’s global energy push
A statement by a member of CDYE Organising Committee, Tuoyo Memuduaghan, said, “The initiative will be advanced through the Nigeria-China Country Focused Session at CDYPE 2026, taking place from 28 to 30 September, 2026 in Dongying, Shandong Province, China.
CDYPE, the China Dongying International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment and Technology Exhibition, brings together petroleum equipment manufacturers, engineering companies, technology providers, service companies and energy industry stakeholders in Dongying, one of China’s major oil and gas industrial centres.
The statement added, “The initiative is built on a simple principle: Nigeria’s energy sector can compete more effectively on the global stage when operators, regulators and public institutions work in cohesion. By presenting a coordinated industry position, the delegation aims to demonstrate that Nigeria is prepared to engage international partners through a more structured, transparent and commercially focused framework.
“Leading this industry driven effort are some of Nigeria’s prominent indigenous oil, gas and engineering companies, including Lee Engineering, Britannia U, Waltersmith, Transoceanic and other participating operators, working alongside the country’s regulatory and institutional stakeholders.
“The delegation represents more than participation at an international exhibition. It reflects a broader commitment by Nigerian industry leaders to collectively improve the country’s investment positioning, expand access to international financing and technology, develop strategic joint ventures and establish stronger relationships with global engineering, manufacturing and energy companies.
“Holding the engagement in Dongying is particularly significant. The city sits at the centre of a major petroleum industry ecosystem in Shandong Province and is closely associated with the Shengli Oilfield. It provides Nigerian operators with direct exposure to a concentrated network of Chinese petroleum equipment manufacturers, engineering companies, oilfield service providers and technology developers.
“As part of the Nigeria-China Country Focused Session, Nigerian regulators, operators and institutions will hold discussions with their Chinese counterparts on issues affecting cooperation, investment, technology partnerships and the development of energy projects.
“These discussions are important because unresolved concerns can weaken relationships and create lingering resentment. An issue that is not openly discussed cannot be properly understood or resolved. Direct engagement will therefore provide an opportunity for both sides to raise concerns, clarify expectations, address areas of disagreement and identify practical solutions.”
The statement further indicated that “the objective is not to avoid difficult conversations, but to create a constructive platform, where they can take place. Open dialogue between Nigerian and Chinese stakeholders can help build trust, improve transparency and ensure that future partnerships are based on clearer terms, mutual respect and shared interests.”
The statement added further, “The participating organisations recognise that attracting meaningful international capital and technical partnerships requires greater coordination across the sector. Operators must be able to present credible projects, regulators must provide clarity and confidence around Nigeria’s investment environment, and government institutions must support the framework required for transactions to progress.
“Through this unified approach, the delegation seeks to present Nigeria not simply as a market seeking investment, but as an organised energy economy, capable of developing structured, bankable and mutually beneficial international partnerships.
“The message is clear: strengthening Nigeria’s international energy relationships will require industry unity, regulatory cooperation, honest engagement and a shared commitment to presenting the country’s opportunities to the world with one coordinated voice.”
