{
  "id": 20202620,
  "title": "Nigeria’s Oil Sector Shifts to Local Repairs As Operators Seek Lower Costs, Cut Imports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/nigerias-oil-sector-shifts-to-local-repairs-as-operators-seek-lower",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T16:55:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/15/nigerias-oil-sector-shifts-to-local-repairs-as-operators-seek-lower-costs-cut-imports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's oil sector is increasingly turning to local repair services to cut operating costs and reduce reliance on imported equipment, according to industry experts. Chesdon Engineering Limited has inaugurated a new engineering service centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, offering specialized equipment repair and testing for onshore and offshore oil and gas operations. The facility provides electric motor overhaul, valve repair and recertification, specialized hose assembly and testing, and more. Managing Director and CEO Nnazoba Dunu stated that the company's shift from procurement to integrated engineering services reflects the growing demand for high-reliability repairs, which can reduce both capital and operating expenses. Despite progress in Nigerian content since 2010, there remain significant opportunities in equipment maintenance, technical services, and engineering support. The company has already supported major indigenous oil producers and is investing in testing equipment and expanding its technical workforce.",
  "summary": "Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Nigeria’s drive to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas equipment and lower operating costs is gaining momentum as indigenous engineering firms expand local capacity",
  "key_points": [],
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}