CAKASA (Nigeria) Company

What CAKASA (Nigeria) Company does

CAKASA (Nigeria) Company Limited is a privately held Nigerian indigenous engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor incorporated in 1974, headquartered in Mushin, Lagos, with operations concentrated in the Nigerian oil, gas, and industrial infrastructure sectors. The company delivers five integrated service lines: engineering and project management (via wholly-owned subsidiary Cakasa Engineering Services Limited, anchored by a 2002 strategic alliance with Fluor Corporation), gas services (established 2006), construction services, maintenance services (with 10,000m² workshop in Port Harcourt and 2,000m² in Warri), and procurement services. CAKASA's engineering arm employs over 150 engineers and technical staff operating industry-standard design tools including Hysis, PDMS, AutoCAD, AutoPlant, InTools, Pipesim, Flaresim, and Smart Plant, with an in-house Materials Manager software system integrating procurement and project management workflows.

The company's business model combines project-based EPC contracts, sole agency/distributor relationships with international equipment OEMs (FMC Energy Systems, Rotork, U.O.P./Honeywell, ITT-Goulds, Enraf Delft, Sarens, TAPCO), and ongoing maintenance services revenue from upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas clients. Go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise field sales with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Eket, and Abuja. The customer base comprises major international oil companies and Nigerian operators including NAOC, NPDC, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Oando, Conoil, Total, SEPLAT, Stockgap, PHCN, Northwest Petroleum, and Dangote. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is founder/management-owned with no identified private equity or institutional investor backing. The headcount of 251-500 employees supports multi-year, multi-site project execution across Nigeria and neighboring West African markets including Togo, Benin, and Cotonou.

Name

CAKASA (Nigeria) Company

Legal name

CAKASA (Nigeria) Company Limited

Website

https://cakasa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil and Gas EPC Services

NAICS

Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC)

Keywords

• EPC services
• Oil and gas engineering
• Construction services
• Maintenance services
• Procurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC Services: CAKASA generates revenue through Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services including civil and mechanical works, tank farm construction, flowstation upgrades, industrial buildings, and metering systems for Nigerian oil and gas clients. Projects include LPG spheres, bottling plants, pipeline construction, and refinery services.
2. Procurement and Equipment Distribution: CAKASA serves as sole agent/distributor for major international equipment manufacturers, providing procurement services and equipment supply to Nigerian oil and gas clients. The Materials Management Department provides strategic sourcing and tactical buying services using global market knowledge and volume purchasing power.
3. Maintenance Services: CAKASA provides offshore and onshore facility operation and maintenance, metering systems maintenance, tank farm operations, pressure relief/safety valves services, pumps repairs and overhaul, and catalyst/molsieve handling services. Workshop facilities in Port Harcourt (10,000m2) and Warri (2,000m2) support maintenance operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CAKASA (Nigeria) Company Limited delivers integrated Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services to the Nigerian oil, gas, and industrial infrastructure sectors. The company executes tank farm construction, LPG sphere and bottling plant installations, flowstation upgrades, metering systems, refinery services, and comprehensive maintenance of offshore and onshore facilities, leveraging a team of 150+ engineers and a strategic alliance with Fluor Corporation.

Product overview

CAKASA (Nigeria) Company Limited operates as a multi-service engineering company providing integrated EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services to the Nigerian oil, gas, and industrial infrastructure sector. The company offers five interconnected core services: Engineering and Project Management Services (delivered via subsidiary Cakasa Engineering Services Limited through a Fluor Corporation alliance), Gas Services (covering gas project lifecycle from conception to commissioning), Maintenance Services (with specialized workshops and equipment), Construction Services (covering petroleum infrastructure and civil works), and Procurement Services (strategic sourcing with manufacturer partnerships). Originally established as a trading outfit in 1974, the company has evolved into an integrated service provider serving upstream and downstream oil and gas clients across Nigeria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering and Project Management Services Full-scale engineering and project management services delivered through subsidiary Cakasa Engineering Services Limited (CESL), supported by a strategic alliance with Fluor Corporation. Involves 150+ engineers and technical staff using industry-standard design software for oil and gas engineering, project management, and post-installation services for enterprise clients.
• Gas Services Integrated value-addition gas project services covering the full lifecycle from conception to commissioning and maintenance, serving upstream and downstream sectors of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Established as a dedicated unit in 2006.
• Construction Services Construction services for petroleum terminals, flow stations, LPG tank farms, petrol service stations, civil works, and infrastructure development including transportation, water resources, buildings, geotechnical survey, shoreline protection, dredging, and jetty construction.
• Maintenance Services Comprehensive maintenance services for oil and gas facilities including offshore and onshore operations, metering systems, tank farm operations, pressure safety valve (PSV) certification, catalyst and molsieve handling, pumps repairs and overhaul, and pipeline modifications.
• Procurement Services Strategic sourcing and tactical buying services for goods and services through the Materials Management Department, covering local and global sourcing. CAKASA serves as sole agent/distributor in Nigeria for major international equipment manufacturers including FMC Energy Systems, Rotork Controls, U.O.P. Inc., ITT-Goulds Pumps, Enraf Delft, Sarens NV, and TAPCO.

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fluor CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance established in 2002 enabling CAKASA to advance into full-scale engineering and project management services. Fluor is a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years of experience, providing CAKASA personnel development and training in executing projects to world-class quality standards.
• U.O.P. Inc. (Honeywell)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading international supplier and technology licensor for petroleum refining, gas processing, and petrochemical production. Developed the first biodegradable detergents, unleaded gas, and catalytic converter. Honeywell Green Diesel and Honeywell Green Jet Fuel technologies.
• TechnipFMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader of technology for the energy industry providing solutions for subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high-pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems.
• ITT Goulds PumpscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of pumps for industrial markets including chemical, mining, oil & gas, power generation, pulp and paper, and general industry. Global reputation for innovation and quality spanning more than 160 years.
• Rotork Controls Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Electric, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Valve Actuators. Market leading actuator manufacturer and flow control company operating globally wherever gases or liquids need to be controlled.
• Saga Consultants (India)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting experience in managerial, technical, and support services spread across the globe. Pioneer, trusted brand across the Oil Industry providing Technical Backup Services.
• FMC Energy SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSole agent/distributor for Measurement Solutions (Liquid, Gas & Integrated Systems) in Nigeria.
• Vibroflotation & Geotechnical Nigeria LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate company - leading deep foundation engineering and construction company in Nigeria. Provides geotechnical survey, ground/soil improvement by Vibrofloation Methods, piling services, and shoreline protection through sheet piling.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NETCO (NNPC Engineering & Technical Company): Wholly-owned engineering subsidiary of NNPC providing EPC, maintenance and project management services to the Nigerian oil & gas industry. Most direct indigenous competitor to CAKASA, with overlapping IOC and JV client base.
• Oilserv Group: Nigerian EPC contractor specializing in pipelines, flowstations, gas processing and oil & gas infrastructure for IOCs in Nigeria. Comparable indigenous EPC franchise with similar upstream/midstream customer overlap.
• DeltaAfrik Engineering (W.AEP): Nigerian indigenous EPC contractor providing engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services to the West African oil & gas sector, including flowstations and tank farms for IOC clients.
• Megacontracting Company: Nigerian oil & gas construction and EPC firm with onshore/offshore construction, flowstation and pipeline scope for major Nigerian operators and IOCs, directly comparable to CAKASA's core construction services.
• Hensek Engineering Services: Indigenous Nigerian EPC contractor serving oil & gas, power and infrastructure clients with engineering, procurement, construction and project management — overlapping service portfolio and IOC customer base with CAKASA.

Broad incumbents

• Saipem: Global EPC incumbent with a long-standing Nigerian presence across upstream, midstream and LNG projects. Competes with CAKASA on larger integrated scopes while CAKASA typically leads indigenous-content work packages.
• McDermott International: Global EPC contractor with Nigerian offshore and subsea projects. Overlaps with CAKASA on onshore/offshore facility work for IOC clients but operates at much larger project scale.

Regional players

• Daewoo Engineering & Construction: Korean EPC contractor that has executed power and oil & gas infrastructure projects in Nigeria. Comparable international EPC competitor pursuing the same IOC and government tender pool in West Africa.
• Zakhem International Construction: Lebanese-headquartered EPC contractor with strong track record on Nigerian pipeline, flowstation and oil & gas infrastructure projects, directly comparable project types and IOC customer overlap.

Others

• NNPC Retail (engineering/maintenance procurement): Downstream arm of NNPC that procures EPC, maintenance and depot services from indigenous contractors including CAKASA. Significant customer relationship rather than direct competitor but functions as both buyer and ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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