By joshua Nigeria Seeks Long-term Project Financing as Regulators, Operators Join Forces for China Energy Mission
Nigeria will present a portfolio of investment ready oil and gas projects at the China Dongying International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment and Technology Exhibition, CDYPE 2026, scheduled for 28 to 30 September 2026 in Dongying, China.
This was revealed in a statement by Osaro Onaiwu of Oraso Consulting Ltd.
According to the statement, “The Nigerian delegation will comprise key petroleum regulators, government institutions, state representatives and indigenous oil and gas companies seeking access to finance, technology, equipment and strategic partnerships.
“Oraso Consulting Ltd is coordinating the delegation in collaboration with Organizing Committee of CYDPE, the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing. A dedicated Nigeria-China Country Focused Session will provide a structured platform for Nigerian project owners and Institutions to engage directly with Chinese financiers, engineering companies, equipment manufacturers and potential investors.
“The session will move beyond general discussions by focusing on projects that are commercially viable and ready for financing or implementation.”
“Participation is not simply about attending another international exhibition. The objective is to present credible projects, identify suitable Chinese partners and advance discussions towards concrete commercial agreements,” a programme official was quoted as saying.
The statement further indicated that “The delegation is being structured to bring both regulators and project owners to the table. This will allow prospective investors to obtain regulatory guidance while engaging directly with Nigerian companies on specific opportunities, financing requirements and implementation plans.
“CDYPE 2026 is expected to host more than 500 exhibitors across approximately 40,000 square metres of exhibition space, with 20,000+ projected guests. Major Chinese energy companies, including Sinopec, China National Petroleum Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation and PipeChina, are also participants.
“Discussions during the Nigerian session will focus on: Long term project finance; Engineering, procurement and construction finance; Joint ventures and equity partnerships; Oilfield development and gas monetisation; and Technology transfer and technical capacity development.
“A major priority for the Nigerian delegation will be securing structured and long-term capital for viable projects.
“Engagements will cover project finance, procurement credit, equity investment and joint venture arrangements. Particular attention will be given to opportunities in gas processing, modular refining, petrochemicals, pipeline infrastructure and related energy projects.
“The initiative forms part of efforts to attract credible foreign investment into Nigeria’s petroleum industry and connect indigenous operators with international partners that possess the required capital, technology and technical expertise.”
It added that “The programme will not end with the exhibition in Dongying. Nigerian project sponsors will be matched with suitable Chinese counterparties for continued negotiations after CDYPE 2026.
The post event process will support further technical discussions, due diligence and the development of commercial documents, including term sheets, financing agreements, engineering contracts and final investment decisions.
“Oraso Consulting Ltd is the lead coordinator and organiser of the Nigerian delegation. The company is responsible for project profiling, delegation coordination, counterparty matching and structuring the Nigeria China Country Focused Session.
“The China Dongying International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment and Technology Exhibition is one of China’s established international platforms for the petroleum and petrochemical industry. It brings together energy companies, investors, manufacturers, engineering firms, technology providers and government institutions from China and other participating countries.”