Our upstream portfolio

Matrix Energy Exploration and Production Company Limited (Matrix E&P) is the upstream exploration and production subsidiary of Matrix Energy Group, established to build a competitive portfolio of oil and gas assets across Nigeria.

Matrix E&P's portfolio spans exploration, field development and production, with participating interests in Apani (PML 79), Atamba (PPL 211), Igbomotoru (PPL 207) and OPL 2010. The Company's strategy is focused on accelerating asset development, deploying fit-for-purpose infrastructure and maximising the commercial value of oil and gas production.

Participating interests

Matrix E&P operates OPL 2010 directly and its other assets through dedicated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). Matrix E&P finances and operates PML 79, PPL 211 and OPL 2010 under these entities.

LicenceFieldEntityInterest
PML 79Apani →Apani Energy Limited (AEL)100%
PPL 211Atamba →Atamba Exploration and Production Limited (AEPL)90%
PPL 207Igbomotoru →BAP Energy Limited (BAP)25.76%
OPL 2010OPL 2010 →Matrix Energy Exploration and Production Company Limited (Matrix E&P)60%
MEOSL's 2,000 HP land rig

In-house drilling

Matrix Energy Operations Services Limited

The Company has developed complementary oilfield service capabilities through Matrix Energy Operations Services Limited (MEOSL). MEOSL owns a 2,000 HP, 10,000-psi land rig, providing drilling capability for Matrix E&P's development programme and selected third-party operations.

Natural gas compressors at the Apani gas processing plant

Gas monetisation

Gas offtake built into every plan

Across the portfolio, Matrix E&P is pursuing an integrated approach to gas monetisation, with gas offtake and utilisation solutions incorporated into its field development plans. The Company is committed to eliminating routine gas flaring and maximising the commercial value of produced gas.

Building towards the next phase of growth

Matrix E&P is building an integrated upstream business supported by a growing portfolio of producing, development and exploration assets, in-house drilling capability, and established infrastructure and commercial pathways for oil and gas monetisation.

The Company's approach is centred on responsible resource development, efficient operations, gas monetisation and long-term value creation across its upstream portfolio.

100 Mbopd

Oil production targeted within five years

650 MMscf/d

Gas production targeted within five years