Strict Cap for Nigerian Delegation to China’s, Petro- Oil and Gas Tech Exhibition

Nigerian oil and gas industry stakeholders are vying to secure a spot in the official delegation set to attend the 19th International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment & Technology Exhibition in China. The exhibition, known as CDYPE 2026, will take place from September 28 to 30, 2026, in Dongying, Shandong Province. Dongying is considered Asia's premier industrial energy platform and is situated near China's Shengli Oilfield—the second-largest oil field in the country.

The exhibition, which is expected to attract over 500 major industrial exhibitors and 20,000 international delegates, is designed to facilitate transactions rather than simply showcase products. Unlike standard trade fairs, access to the Nigerian delegation is limited due to a strict quota set by the organizers. This cap aims to ensure that discussions remain focused on business rather than being purely informational.

The delegation is being organized by Oraso Consulting Ltd in collaboration with the Nigeria China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), the Embassy of Nigeria in China, and the official CDYPE Organizing Committee. At the heart of the trip will be the Nigeria Country-Focused Session, a dedicated forum where Nigerian project owners will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas directly to Chinese capital and engineering groups.

During the three-day summit, discussions will center around several key areas. These include secure project debt and equipment procurement credit for mini-LNG plants, CNG distribution networks, LPG depots, and gas-to-power initiatives. Other topics of interest include modular refining and petrochemical expansion, accessing Chinese drilling technology, oilfield services, and deepwater infrastructure engineering.

Additionally, subnational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will be explored, aiming to connect state governments with Chinese engineering conglomerates for industrial park, port, and logistics development.