Geoplex Drillteq Bags OGTAN’s 2026 Indigenous Service Company Award

Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has officially recognized Geoplex Drillteq Limited as the recipient of the 2026 Indigenous Service Company Award. The prestigious award was presented during the OGTAN annual conference, held at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) in Effurun, Delta State. The conference theme, 'Empowering People.

Driving Performance. Shaping the Future of the Oil & Gas,' brought together oil and gas professionals, service companies, trainers and industry experts to discuss human capital development and the future of Nigeria's oil and gas industry. Geoplex Drillteq, an indigenous oilfield services company with over 20 years of experience operating in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa, has been acknowledged for its commitment to the development of Nigeria's indigenous oilfield services industry.

The company, led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wole Ogunsanya, holds the API Q2 certification, a benchmark for quality management and operational excellence in the sector. OGTAN President Chris Osarunmewense commended Geoplex Drillteq for its dedication to nurturing the workforce required to harness Nigeria's oil and gas potential.

The conference served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss the importance of human capital development in shaping Nigeria's energy sector's future. Osarunmewense metaphorically compared human capital development to a game of golf, emphasizing the need for preparation, discipline, concentration, patience, strategy, and continuous improvement.

He congratulated all participants and award winners, highlighting their role in strengthening professional relationships and the community supporting the conference. The OGTAN president also emphasized the significance of the event's location in Warri, a city deeply intertwined with Nigeria's oil and gas history and a vital hub for technical capability, community development, and human capital in the energy industry.