WASTE TO WEALTH: We have Electricity Challenge, Mr. Okeke
By Aherhoke Okioma, Yenagoa.
For safe and cleaner environment, the Management of Bunorr Integrated Service Energy Limited is turning waste to wealth by recycling condemned oil to Base Oil for use.
Bunorr Integrated Service Energy Limited is a company focused on Recycling of Used Engine Oil (UEO) and producing Base Oil and other by-products.
Speaking to journalists during a two day Media Tour organized by the Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board in Portharcourt Rivers state, which began on Tuesday 9th December 2025, the Managing Director of Bunorr Integrated Service Energy Limited Okeke Modestus Ikechukwu said, the last six months mark a period of revival, stabilization and significant progress.
According to him, their operations includes Energy circularity, Environmental sustainability, Local content development and import situation.”We have successfully completed technical commissioning and test running of the plant. Achieved partial but stable commercial production, demonstrating the capability of the plant to operate continuously”.
“Our production rates growth and recovery includes, increased production rates, especially from October to November 2025 where we recorded our highest revenue and gross profit since operations began. Production efficiency improved by more than 50 percent compared to earlier months”.
Speaking further said, “although the early months recorded deficits due to technical disruptions, the company has recovered strongly. November 2025 delivered a positive surplus, reaffirming the viability and profitability of the plant under stable operating conditions.
“We are proudly acknowledge that our progress in the past six months is deeply connected to the support, oversight, and strategic partnership of the Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board. NCDMB’s backing gave us credibility before vendors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders.
“This made it easier to attract to technical partners and negotiable for materials and support. One of the most tangible effects of NCDMB’s involvement is the growth of local Nigerian manpower with our operations. Today, Bunorr Integrated Service Energy Limited proudly employs 37 Nigerians in total, comprising 16 core staff technical, production, maintenance, operations technical, production, maintenance, operations), and 21 non-core staff (admin, logistics, support).
“NCDMB’s periodic engagements helped us improve our operational standards, enhance safety culture, and adopt best practices in the recycling and lubricant recovery industry.NCDMB’s push for automation, safety, and modern process control accelerated our adoption of new technologies such as SCADA and digital monitoring.
“The presence of NCDMB media teams and national news agencies today demonstrates the Board’s commitment to showcasing indigenous success stories.This visibility positions Bunorr as a rising force in Nigeria’s circular energy and industrial recycling sector. Economic, Environmental & Social Impact.
“Recycling used engine oil reduces environmental pollution.Our operations support Nigeria’s sustainability goals by converting waste to valuable products. And the Economic Benefits includes reduction in importation of Base Oil, contribution to local supply chains and value addition.
Okeke said, the company roadmap for 2026 will be, to leverage on the gains of the past six months and support from our stakeholders, “we are preparing to:Move from partial to full commercial production. Expand raw material aggregation networks across Nigeria.Improve Base Oil grade and quality through viscosity and purification upgrades.Introduce more automation and safety systems.Enhance working capital to sustain production volume.Expand plant capacity in phases”.
The MD further said, some of their challenges includes power because they rely solely on generator of different capacity. He therefore appealed to Power Holding Electricity Company and NCDMB to connect the community Omagwa to National Grid.
Another challenge he said is that of Legislation which he appealed to both State and National Assembly to enact a law to enable them have access to the raw materials which is condemned engine oil.
In his remark, the Executive Secretary Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe who was represented by Head Government Relation NCDMB Mr. Teddy Bai said, they will continue to support competency and quality in Nigeria local industry.
“As part support of indigenous companies, the $3, 5 million is an equity investment by NCDMB and $10 million as a loan under the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund”, he said.
Bunorr Integrated Service Energy Limited is having a capacity of 60,000 but currently producing at the level of 35,000 due to shortage of raw materials which is condemned engine oil with fully automated machine.
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