Seplat Energy Plc has announced the successful replacement of the Inlet Gas Exchanger (IGE) module on its East Area Project (EAP) platform in OML 67, offshore Nigeria. The IGE, a critical component of the Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) extraction process, was the company’s main offshore capital project for 2025 and was delivered on budget.
Since the restart of the EAP complex, performance has aligned with expectations. Gross NGL sales volumes in late November more than doubled to about 6,850 barrels of oil per day (bopd) - around 3,500 bopd net working interest - compared with 3,360 bopd (~1,720 bopd net working interest) recorded in the first nine months of 2025. Volumes are projected to rise further to approximately 11,000 bopd (~5,700 bopd net working interest) as the facility achieves its full operational efficiency.
The six-week project involved load-out, lifting, installation, tie-in, commissioning, and start-up operations, totaling over 2.2 million man-hours, all completed safely and to the highest industry standards.
Roger Brown, Seplat Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, said the IGE replacement builds on the success of the company’s idle well recovery programme and is a key driver for near-term production growth on the offshore assets acquired in December 2024.
He highlighted the strategic importance of the upgrade: “The new IGE unit is vital to efficient NGL processing. Pentane, in particular, represents some of the highest-margin barrels in our portfolio, while the butane we produce is being sold directly into the domestic market, improving energy access and supporting clean cooking solutions for Nigerians.”
Brown added that the project’s successful completion reflects the quality of Seplat Energy’s operations and project teams, the strong collaboration with partners, and the ongoing support of local communities, underlining the company’s commitment to delivering offshore growth that benefits both stakeholders and Nigeria.
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