Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — Aradel Holdings Plc, a leading indigenous integrated energy company, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aradel Energy Limited, has successfully completed the acquisition of an additional equity interest in ND Western Limited, following the fulfillment of all regulatory and contractual conditions precedent.
The transaction, previously announced on 24th October 2025, involved the acquisition of a 40% equity interest in ND Western from Petrolin Trading Limited. With the completion of the transaction, Aradel Energy’s shareholding interest in ND Western increased from 41.67% to 81.67%, and ND Western has become a subsidiary of Aradel Energy Limited.
The acquisition also results in a material increase in Aradel’s aggregate shareholding in Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, increasing its total indirect ownership in the company from 33.3% to 53.3%.
ND Western holds a 45% participating interest in OML 34, a producing Oil Mining Lease located in the Western Niger Delta and owns 50% of the share capital of Renaissance Africa Energy Holding Company Limited, the parent company of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited which operates the Renaissance Joint Venture.
This acquisition is consistent with Aradel’s long-term strategy of disciplined portfolio consolidation, asset base expansion, and sustainable value creation. It further strengthens the Company’s position within Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, enhances operational scale, and supports improved efficiency and resilience across the Company’s asset portfolio.
Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Adegbite Falade, Chief Executive Officer of Aradel Holdings Plc, stated: “The completion of this acquisition represents a further step in the execution of our growth and consolidation strategy. Increasing our equity interest in ND Western reinforces Aradel’s position as a leading indigenous integrated energy company and enhances our ability to drive long-term value for shareholders through scale, operational efficiency, and portfolio optimization.”
The transaction was completed following the receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals, including approvals from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, and is in compliance with all other applicable regulatory, governance, and disclosure requirements.
