At the 2026 China Oil and Gas Engineering Technology Exchange Conference, Heirs Energies presented the firm’s operational strategy as a replicable model for unlocking value in mature assets.
Senior Vice President, Engineering & Projects, Uzoma Nwokorie, used Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17 as a case study to demonstrate how a “repair, reuse, and re-engineer” approach, supported by data, can drive sustainable production growth.
Nwokorie shared that the “repair, reuse, and re-engineer” strategy delivered measurable results, including the reactivation of over 100 wells, increased gas production, and support for domestic power generation – reinforcing the role of indigenous operators in advancing Nigeria’s energy security.
At the core of this approach was a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that deliver results and can be replicated across similar brownfield assets.
Nwokorie noted that reliable infrastructure and a strong culture of safety at Heirs Energies also played a critical role in enabling this sustainable growth.
His key message: brownfield assets are not in decline – they are opportunities for sustainable growth.