ASTRAL ENERGIES E&P LIMITED

Our ambition is to be the world’s leading Oil Service provider, exploration and production company focused on Africa and the sub-Sahara. In realising this vision, we will seek to maximise value for our stakeholders in a sustainable manner, by operating with integrity and leveraging local resources – to the benefit of the countries and communities in which we operate. AstralEnergies has been strategically positioned to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage to achieve its vision.

We believe in technical excellence, we would rather not do something than do something less than excellent. We believe in the involvement of Government Agencies and the people where we operate, our goal is to make everyone part of the solution. Our teams of experts include:

• Exploration / Development Team
• Drilling Team
• Production Team
• Facilities Team
• Infrastructure / Installation Team

AstralEnergies E&P Ltd is a balanced exploration and production company, focused on finding new oil, selectively developing discoveries and maximising our low-cost production. We have more than thirty years experience of working in Africa and emerging markets and we focus on balancing the interests of our three key stakeholder groups - our shareholders, our host countries and our people.

ASTRALEnergies is a Global multi-energy company in Nigeria, with interest in E&P, Gas, Power and Petroleum investment, we are an integrated company that produce and markets energies, oil & bio fuels, Natural Gas and renewables, we are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable and accessible.

AE is leading the industrial space, creating energy security, wealth generation, employment and repositioning Nigeria globally. Our ongoing energy transition further underlines the necessity for us to acquire capabilities, to enable Astral operate successfully in the energy transition environment.

In AE we create the kind of future you desire, employing cutting edge technology, with the highest quality standards, latest technological experts and exceptional safety specifications, we deliver high quality projects on time and within budget, always adapting to our clients' specific demand and request. In a bid to develop a fully integrated energy business comprising the upstream, midstream and downstream energy solutions in Nigeria and Africa, we are focused at filling the energy void in Africa, with continued investment in people, technology, strategic mergers & acquisitions, and expansion programs. We continue to explore new frontiers to replicate our passion for creative ways of being provider of choice wherever energy is consumed in Africa.

In keeping with our standard of corporate policy on project evaluation, execution and timely completion, AE promotes global sustainable development and transparency in business collaborations with multilateral organizations and other key stakeholders across the globe.

Our interest in the African energy value chain includes:

• Exploration and production
• Gas
• Petrochemical
• Refining
• Trade
• Power Generation
• Energy Trade
• Infrastructural development in key markets across the globe.

ASTRAL energy is unique not just because of the rich human resources that constitute our workforce, but also the spirit and ethos of commitment, high ethical standards, resourcefulness and creativity that underscores our passion to deliver and achieve our corporate assignments and goals. Led by a dedicated team of senior professionals, all with extensive transaction experience and deep industry credentials, we continue to demonstrate our commitment in meeting the energy expectations of our clients and middle-market companies. We do this by delivering highly creative energy solutions and a level of professional service that consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

AE is always committed to improving and transforming lives, empowering local and host communities where we operate, deepening energy investment in Africa, developing our capacity in a remarkable way, and extending our impact in the global energy value chain.

ASTRAL ENERGIES E&P LIMITED continually seeks opportunities for expansion, improvement and diversification in its core business investment portfolio. With vast knowledge of government policies, strong presence in the industry and our robust engagements with suppliers, clients, and effective community relations, we have done comprehensive studies and research on what the industry requires daily. We listen to our clients and move swiftly in the direction they desire best for satisfaction in service delivery.

It is important to note that requests for energy and gas exploration, maritime, and oilfield security are in very high demand in Africa because of its unique environment, and because these operations are highly capital intensive, the industry has always been underserved. This has resulted in a continuous and constant demand for marine vessels, heavy equipment and services for oil & gas exploration and production, and energy support operations. We have technically and strategically positioned ourselves to provide sustainable solutions and safety to the numerous offshore/onshore exploration & production challenges and demands. Our comprehensive and integrated services run from origin to conclusion; we manage and mitigate your complex oilfield value chain support operations and energy infrastructure development. Our pride is in our team of experienced, safety-conscious personnel with vast knowledge on the job at various levels of maritime, energy and safety engagements. Our safety and quality standards meet internationally accepted practices. As a company, we have always aspired to become your trusted partner and economic actor in upstream, downstream, and logistics investment projects.

Dr. Zeal Chims
Chairman, Astral Group of Companies Limited.

A graduate of Political Economics from the University of Calabar, Dr. Chims studied Investment Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK) and is a member of various international bodies and organizations. He brings two decades of cognate experience in finance, economic diplomacy, management, logistics, and investment strategies.

A serial investor, entrepreneur, astute business developer, and expert in human resources, business policy formulation, ethics and compliance, organizational operations, systems, and processes across various levels of investment value chains. His ingenuity and creativity have met and created solutions to complex business challenges and policy decisions in boardrooms, evolving strategies in multi-sector investments and projects. These rare qualities and a strong passion to create a platform for wealth creation, unemployment reduction, and meeting human needs brought about the establishment of the ASTRAL Group—an investment of choice in Africa and globally.

My Vision

Astral Group is a diversified strategic investor with interests in oil & gas exploration and production, shipping, maritime, power, energy, gas, seafood production, manufacturing, agribusiness, general logistics, aviation, dredging, real estate, and hospitality. My vision remains as clear as ever, accompanied by a firm determination to seize opportunities to industrialize and create wealth in Africa.

Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa and should be a world financial center akin to New York, China, UK, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Singapore. With a GDP above $500 Billion USD and a strong cash/street market of unreported income that IMF and world financial systems cannot track, Nigeria commands a true GDP over $1 Trillion US dollars. Furthermore, the African continent holds about $4 trillion in domestic capital driven by vast oil reserves and production capacity that can help bridge infrastructural development. Astral will aggressively add value and foster industrialization to boost Nigeria's economic output beyond that of Texas, USA, positioning the nation as a global industrialized financial powerhouses.

HRH Alabo Emeritus Prof. Dagogo M. J. Fubara
Dappaye Amakiri XVII
Chairman, Board & Advisory

Credentials & Recognition:

• Nigeria Centenary Distinguished Academic
• Shell Distinguished Scholar Hall of Fame
• NUC Distinguished Professor
• NASA Distinguished Scientist & Role Model in Space Geodesy

As a Traditional Ruler and direct descendant of King Asimini (the First King of Grand Bonny), Dappaye Amakiri XVII occupies a hereditary chieftaincy stool established in 1580 in Grand Bonny by King Opu Dappa, recognized and classified by the Rivers State Government as Agbaye Fubara: Dappaye Amakiridabo (a Second Class Chieftaincy Stool). From 1996 to 2003, he served as the First Chairman of the Opobo/Nkoro LGA Traditional Rulers Council.

Anne Edeogu
Group Secretary, Legal & Compliance

Anne is a legal practitioner with over 20 years’ experience covering legal advisory, legal consulting, corporate governance practices, corporate compliance methods, and company secretariat practice. She attended the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003.

She began her professional corporate career with Cornerstone Insurance Plc after leaving commercial law practice and has worked with reputable organizations, honing her skills and standing out as a leading voice in corporate governance, compliance, and board management. Anne has attended several executive courses locally and internationally, including an Executive Leadership program with the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) and Lagos Business School. She is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Nigeria.

Nimi Tekenaire John Amachree
Director, Energies & Investment

A graduate of the University of Lagos (B.Sc. Hons in Business Administration) with over 40 years of experience in the energy industry, Nimi has also served in academia as a lecturer across civil service and private sectors. He worked briefly with Xerox before joining Unipetrol Nigeria Plc (now Oando Nigeria Plc), spending a decade primarily in operations handling supply and distribution networks, managing over 300 contractor tanker trucks serving 17 locations.

Trained in process plant management by Elf-France in Kaduna, his career roles expanded to Bunkering and Export Superintendent, Divisional Operations Superintendent for Port Harcourt (covering eastern states), and Ibadan Division (covering western states and Kwara/Edo/Delta). He has served on federal government committees addressing oil transport systems and the country's butanization project, and acted as Chief Operating Officer for Asset Procurement Services. He is a resource person for Michael Stevens Associates and specializes in logistics systems architecture.

Azuibike Okechukwu
Director, Astral Special Projects (ASP)

Self-motivated and success-driven business development executive with over 17 years of experience in new business expansion and solution provision. Highly skilled in tender preparation, omni-channel processes, online marketing, and strategy formulation. Past professional engagements include Suffolk Petroleum Services Limited (Sub-Sea Division) and Miden System Limited, alongside serving as Executive Assistant to the Chairman in Rockson Engineering Company Limited / Arik Air Limited.

His core areas of specialty focus on power generation and transmission. Rockson Engineering’s project portfolio during his tenure exceeded $700m, spanning gas-powered turbine plants, substations, and transmission networks, while the airline division operated as West Africa's largest fleet.

Archibong Offiong Ubom
Director, Exploration & Production

A graduate in Political Science (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria) and Geology (University of Calabar), Archibong is a dynamic oil and gas professional with over 33 years of local and international expertise spanning field operations, drilling, exploration, development geology, petroleum engineering, and asset maturation across land, swamp, and offshore terrains.

During a 23-year tenure with the Shell Group, he completed a cross-posting to Shell International E&P in Rijswijk, Netherlands (2007–2010) as Regional Hydrocarbon Maturation Consultant for Asia Pacific, directing field developments in Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia. Post-Shell retirement, he served as COO for Pillar Oil Limited, managing Umuseti/Igbuku fields. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE).

Alok Rajan
Project Manager (Technical & EPCI)

A senior EPC and project management executive with over 20 years of experience across Nigeria, Kuwait, and India. He has led major oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical ventures for Dangote Refinery, NNPC, Shell, KNPC, KOC, and EQUATE, successfully executing complex operations with strict precision.

Ayodele Olatunji
Group Chief Financial Controller

Strategic finance leader with 27 years of progressive experience driving financial governance, cost optimization, and enterprise business transformation across multinational manufacturing leaders including Dangote Cement Plc, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, and Nigerian Breweries Group. Expert in corporate finance, lean manufacturing, ERP architectures (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), and Toyota Production Systems (TPS).

Dr. Sylvan Lightbourne
Security & Risk Executive | Business Loan Broker

Dr. Lightbourne has secured approximately $25M USD for his security AI projects and facilitated significant financing for security enterprises globally. With over 16 years of background advising Fortune 5000 companies and serving as an international loan broker for Bonar International Holdings Limited and TSSG Barbados Limited, he brings extensive capital acquisition capabilities and strategic risk management skills.

Mrs. Egwe Oibo
CEO, Tapel Shipping

A leading professional in shipping and oil & gas with over 11 years of experience, holding an MBA specializing in oil & gas from Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School and a Diploma in Maritime Business Management from North Kent College (UK). She holds multiple certifications including PMP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and Marketing Strategy, driving commercial execution and contract performance at Tapel Shipping.