In a demonstration of Africa’s growing technological influence on the global energy landscape, Nigeria’s Solewant Group is taking the centre stage at the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, United States.
Thousands of global energy leaders joined the world’s top innovators in presenting transformative solutions in offshore infrastructure, energy systems, and industrial technology. The conference commenced on Sunday and will end on Wednesday, 8 May.
Led by Group Managing Director, Mr. Solomon Ewanehi, Solewant’s high-level delegation is showcasing a suite of advanced capabilities across five subsidiaries, which include pipeline fabrication, specialty coatings, integrated water systems, and technical training. This positions the company as a dynamic force in Africa’s industrial evolution and a viable international partner in the global energy transition.
He said: ‘Our participation in OTC 2025 highlights not only Solewant’s capacity to deliver world-class engineering and protective solutions, but also our commitment to shaping the future of sustainable offshore development.
With 25 years of service excellence and ISO 9001:2015 certification, Solewant is leveraging OTC to expand its global footprint. In addition to showcasing technologies, the company will engage in strategic meetings with multinational energy firms and government delegations to deepen technology collaborations and explore infrastructure investment opportunities.
At a time when energy security and sustainability are reshaping industry priorities, Solewant brings practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency and environmental compliance. The company’s innovations aim to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and ensure safety across offshore and onshore installations.
The company is also using the platform to promote the upcoming Solewant Group ninth Energy Summit, slated for 27 to 28 November 2025, at its industrial park in Onne, Rivers State. The event will convene energy professionals and policymakers to discuss Africa’s role in the evolving energy mix.
‘OTC gives us the platform to reaffirm our role not only as a solution provider, but as a thought leader driving Africa’s industrial transformation through local innovation, workforce development, and technology transfer’, Ewanehi said.
Solewant’s participation underscores a broader trend: the emergence of African companies as credible drivers of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth within the global energy ecosystem.
Ewanehi said: ‘We’re proud to represent Nigeria’s industrial capabilities on this global platform. Our participation highlights Solewant’s mission to drive innovation and forge strategic partnerships that enhance the global energy infrastructure’.
