TUE JULY 22 2025-theGBJournal| Mr. Roger Brown said on Tuesday, in a meeting with the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in Asaba, the State capital, that the State remained strategic to Seplat Energy’s growth, hosting two of its most valuable onshore blocks.
Brown led the management team of Seplat Energy on courtesy visit to the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Brown noted that 30 percent of the company’s workforce prior to the ExxonMobil acquisition were Delta indigenes and highlighted recent milestones, including the near-completion of a 1 million scf/day gas plant in Sapele with integrated Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and future Compressed Natural Gss (CNG) facilities.
Brown also outlined the company’s ongoing CSR interventions: impacting over 50,000 students through the Pearls Quiz Programme, establishing five STEAM labs, and providing eye care to 2,000 patients under the “I Can See” initiative.
He also announced plans to end routine gas flaring this year 2025, five years ahead of Nigeria’s national target.
Earlier, the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assured the oil and gas firm of continued support and a conducive environment for unhindered operations in the state.
Oborevwori noted the challenges Seplat Energy is facing in their deep water operations, and assured that the issues will be resolved.
”We believe in resolving grievances through dialogue rather than confrontation, because confrontation doesn’t benefit the people or the companies. If you are not working, there is no way you can comply with your CSR.
As a people, we know that economic sabotage reduces our crude oil production quota, discourages investors, and limits job and wealth creation. I assure you that we will continue to work together for mutual benefit.” the Governor said.
Oborevwori equally commended Seplat Energy Plc for its consistent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and strong engagement with host communities.
However, he called for greater inclusion of host community members in leadership roles within the company, saying; ”It’s not just about employing the locals; we want to start seeing them in management positions as well. I believe that one day this will happen.”
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