Geoplex Drillteq Limited, a leading indigenous oilfield services firm, has been named the 2026 Indigenous Service Company of the Year by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria, OGTAN.
The recognition was announced at PTI, Effurun, during an event focused on “Empowering People. Driving Performance. Shaping the Future of the Oil & Gas.”
The award highlights Geoplex’s 20-year track record, API Q2 certification, and commitment to quality and operational excellence across Upstream and Midstream oil and gas services in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Under Engr. Wole Ogunsanya’s leadership, Geoplex continues to drive indigenous capacity with a full suite of services including Drilling, Wireline, Cementing, Coiled Tubing, and Well Testing.
Speaking at the event, OGTAN’s President, Engr. Chris Osarunmewense, commended Geoplex Drillteq for its commitment to the development of Nigeria’s indigenous oilfield services industry.
Osarunmewense said the conference was the first in a series of engagements aimed at exploring how stakeholders could sustain and develop the workforce needed to deliver on the potential of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
He said the gathering provided an opportunity for stakeholders to step away from their individual organisations and professional responsibilities and come together around a shared interest—the people who power Nigeria’s energy industry and the capabilities required to take the sector into the future.
He also used golf as a metaphor for human capital development, noting that the game requires preparation, discipline, concentration, patience, strategy and continuous improvement.
According to him, success does not come from one perfect shot but from consistently making sound decisions, learning from mistakes and continuously improving.
He congratulated all participants and the winners of the awards, stressing that everyone who took part had contributed to strengthening the relationships and professional community supporting the conference.
Osarunmewense also explained the significance of holding the event in Warri, describing the city as an important part of the history of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
He noted that the Niger Delta has for decades remained at the heart of the country’s petroleum industry, with the region’s history closely linked to petroleum exploration and production, processing, oilfield services, technical manpower and community development.
According to him, Warri represents an important intersection of industry, technical capability, communities, institutions and human capital, making it a fitting location for discussions on the future of Nigeria’s energy workforce.