Aradel Energy Limited, has successfully completed the acquisition of an additional equity interest in ND Western Limited (NDW), following the fulfilment of all regulatory and contractual conditions precedent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The transaction, previously announced on 24th October 2025, involved the acquisition of a 40% equity interest in NDW from Petrolin Trading Ltd. With the completion of the transaction, Aradel Energy Limited\u2019s shareholding interest in NDW increased from 41.67% to 81.67%, and NDW has become a subsidiary of Aradel Energy Limited. The acquisition also results in a material increase in Aradel\u2019s aggregate shareholding in Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, increasing its total indirect ownership in the company from 33.3% to 53.3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NDW holds a 45% participating interest in OML 34 (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 Ltd, the parent company of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited which operates the Renaissance Joint Venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This acquisition is consistent with Aradel\u2019s long-term strategy of disciplined portfolio consolidation, asset base expansion, and sustainable value creation. It further strengthens the Company\u2019s position within Nigeria\u2019s upstream oil and gas sector, enhances operational scale, and supports improved efficiency and resilience across the Company\u2019s asset portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Adegbite Falade, Chief Executive Officer of Aradel Holdings Plc, stated: \u201cThe 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\u2019s position as a leading indigenous integrated energy company and enhance s our ability to drive long-term value for shareholders through scale, operational efficiency, and portfolio optimization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 & Consumer Protection Commission, and is in compliance with all other applicable regulatory, governance, and disclosure requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"