… As Bunorr Seeks Govt Intervention on Power Supply to Enhance Operations
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday continued its South-South media capacity-building programme with a strategic tour of Bunorr Integrated Energy Limited’s recycling and base oil production facility in Omagwa, Rivers State. The visit aimed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of local content operations while assessing the company’s progress in Nigeria’s emerging circular energy sector.
Speaking during the tour, Mr. Teddy Bai, Head of Government Relations at NCDMB, said the Board is committed to empowering journalists with firsthand knowledge of Nigeria’s industrial landscapes. He emphasized that accurate reporting is essential for promoting indigenous capacity and sustaining public confidence in local energy companies.
According to him, “We encourage local capacity, and we are confident that there are responsibilities local content stands for. Bunorr is producing quality and managing quality. On the issue of power, you also have the right people here—the media. Because of what they have seen today, you will see it in many reports. We will also report your request for power to our management.”
Bai further highlighted the environmental importance of used engine oil recycling, noting that many individuals still dispose of oil in unsafe ways that pollute the environment. “We talk about the need for clean energy and a clean environment. These waste materials can generate money for us instead of polluting our land and waterways. The media must help amplify this,” he added.
Earlier, Managing Director of Bunorr Integrated Energy Limited, Mr. Modestus Ikechukwu Okeke, presented a six-month operational review of the plant, which specializes in recycling used engine oil into base oil and related industrial products. He explained that Bunorr has experienced remarkable recovery since July 2025 after more than two years of inactivity due to technical challenges.
Okeke said production efficiency has increased by over 50 percent, plant stability has improved significantly, and November 2025 delivered the highest revenue since operations began. He noted that the company currently employs 37 Nigerians and plans to expand its workforce as production moves toward full commercial scale.
However, the Managing Director appealed for government intervention on electricity supply in Omagwa, stating that inadequate public power is affecting productivity and increasing operational costs. He stressed that stable public power would allow the company to scale production and strengthen its contribution to Nigeria’s industrial value chain.
The NCDMB delegation commended Bunorr’s progress and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting indigenous companies advancing clean energy, recycling and local content growth.
