Solad Integrated Power Solutions Limited (Solad) has successfully commissioned a major solar and battery storage system for OML34.
OML 34 is a strategic oil and gas asset located in the Western Niger Delta. The lease comprises producing fields Utorogu, Ughelli East, and Ughelli West.
The solar project marks a significant milestone as the oil and gas sector moves towards more sustainable energy practices, powering critical facilities for the NNPC E&P and ND Western Limited joint venture with clean, reliable energy.
This groundbreaking initiative represents a pivotal step in the oil sector’s transition to a lower emission production profile.
The newly commissioned systems demonstrate how traditional energy-intensive industries can embrace renewable energy solutions without compromising operational efficiency or reliability.
The installation provides consistent power for OML34’s essential infrastructure, including critical IT systems and security lighting.
To ensure operational resilience and reduce the facility’s environmental footprint, Solad deployed a state-of-the-art integrated system featuring: 138 kWp of rooftop solar PV capacity; 96 kWh of battery energy storage; and strategic coverage across operational buildings, telecommunication towers, and field sites.
This design guarantees reliable energy for diverse requirements throughout the field, significantly lowering reliance on traditional power sources.
“This project is more than just an installation; it’s a blueprint for the future of energy in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. By powering OML34’s critical operations with solar, we are proving that the industry doesn’t have to choose between reliability and sustainability. We can achieve both, and Solad is proud to lead that charge”, said Yewande Olagbende, chief executive officer of Solad.
“This achievement will be the first of many such initiatives designed to help organisations achieve their sustainability goals while reducing reliance on costly diesel solutions and ensuring a significantly reduced carbon footprint. We’re proud to demonstrate that clean energy solutions can seamlessly integrate with critical oil and gas operations.”
Oghenekaro Ovraiti, chief operating officer of OML34, emphasised the project’s operational significance: “This transformative project, which addressed our critical IT infrastructure and security lighting needs, brings reliable solar power to core infrastructure throughout OML34. The implementation enhances our energy reliability, supports our commitment to sustainable operations, and strengthens our operational resilience to ensure consistent performance across all our operational activities.”
The successful completion of this project reflects the growing recognition within Nigeria’s energy sector that renewable energy solutions can provide reliable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional power generation methods. By integrating solar technology with existing operational infrastructure, OML34 demonstrates how established energy companies can lead by example in adopting sustainable practices while maintaining operational excellence.
Established in 2017, Solad is an investor, developer and operator of distributed energy solutions that deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to unconnected or underserved businesses, services, and communities.
The company believes that delivering clean, reliable and affordable power to the hundreds of millions of African households, service providers and businesses that are currently not connected to, or are under-served by the grid, has the potential to have an unrivalled social, economic and environmental impact on the continent, catalysing growth and driving inclusion.
OML 34 serves as a crucial asset for Nigeria and the West African sub-region, functioning as a major supplier of gas for electricity generation and industrial use.