What Desicon Engineering Limited does

Desicon Engineering Limited is an indigenous Nigerian Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor serving the country's oil and gas industry. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Port Harcourt with a secondary office in Lagos, the company delivers integrated EPC services across the full project lifecycle — from conceptual and feasibility studies through Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) to construction, commissioning, and as-built documentation. Its core capabilities are organized into four service lines: engineering design, procurement and logistics, construction, and electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction. The E&I unit is a particular point of differentiation, operating what the company describes as the first fully equipped E&I facility with a state-of-the-art calibration workshop owned by an indigenous Nigerian contractor, including one of the only fully equipped mobile instrumentation laboratories in the country. Operations are supported by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and COREN certifications.

The company generates revenue primarily through enterprise-scale EPC contracts awarded directly by major international and national oil companies operating in Nigeria — including Shell, Chevron, Total, Agip/NAOC, ExxonMobil, and Nigeria LNG — and through consortium arrangements with international partners such as Saipem, Ponticelli, and NigerStar 7. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based per project; there are no public pricing tiers. Revenue streams span one-time project contracts (EPC scopes), E&I professional services, and procurement and logistics services. The go-to-market motion is long-cycle, relationship-driven enterprise field sales with sales cycles measured in months to years, targeting project tenders and consortium opportunities rather than volume-based selling. Geographic scope is domestic Nigeria, with all referenced project sites located within the country.

Desicon operates through two joint ventures: Saidel (formed 2006, focused on shallow water and offshore projects) and Prezicon (formed 2014, with a multinational partner focused on modifications and maintenance services), which together broaden the addressable scope beyond onshore new-build EPC. The workforce is approximately 300 staff, housed in a Port Harcourt headquarters completed in 2016. The company is privately held, with no disclosed institutional investors or public listing, and reports no publicly available financial figures.

Name

Desicon Engineering Limited

Legal name

Desicon Engineering Limited

Website

https://desicongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Desicon Engineering Limited is a Nigerian indigenous EPC contractor founded in 1974, delivering engineering, procurement, construction, and electrical and instrumentation services to major international and national oil and gas operators in Nigeria, primarily through consortium partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

Keywords

• EPC contractor services
• Oil gas engineering
• Electrical instrumentation construction
• Procurement logistics services
• Facility construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts: Desicon generates revenue primarily through EPC contracts serving the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Projects are typically delivered as a consortium or joint venture with international partners, covering the full scope or specific scopes (E&I construction, procurement, engineering support) for large capital projects in the oil & gas, power generation, and LNG sectors.
2. Electrical & Instrumentation Services: E&I services represent a core revenue stream, covering design, construction, testing of electrical switchboards, marshalling cabinets, control cabinets and industrial process automation systems, on-site construction of electrical and instrumentation facilities, cathodic protection, end-to-end testing, calibration and adjustment, commissioning, and telecommunication works.
3. Procurement and Logistics Services: Desicon provides strategic sourcing, purchasing, transportation logistics, inventory control, inspection and quality assurance services. Revenue is earned through procurement markups, logistics fees, and supply chain management for project materials sourced globally for oil and gas projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Desicon Engineering Limited delivers integrated Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions to the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The company's service portfolio spans four pillars: Engineering Services (concept through as-built documentation), Procurement Services (global sourcing, logistics and quality assurance), Construction Services (pipe, steel and mechanical installation), and Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Services (switchboards, control systems, calibration and commissioning). Projects are executed directly or through consortium partnerships with international service companies for major IOC clients.

Product overview

Desicon Engineering Limited offers a comprehensive portfolio of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions for the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. The company's core service offerings are organized around four main pillars: Engineering Services (conceptual through detailed engineering design and as-built documentation), Procurement Services (supply chain management from sourcing to quality assurance), Construction Services (pipe, steel structure and mechanical assembly installation), and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Construction Services (switchboards, control systems, cathodic protection, testing and commissioning). These services are delivered through an integrated approach, often as part of consortium partnerships with international oil and gas service companies. The company also offers specialized solutions including gas processing facilities, pipeline installation, power generation projects, and facility modification and upgrade projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Services
• Procurement Services Strategic procurement solutions covering the entire supply chain from sourcing, purchasing, transportation logistics, inventory control, inspection and quality assurance to delivery to project sites, with expertise in local markets, customs, environmental regulations, permit requirements, and local content regulations.
• Construction Services Installation of pipes, steel structures and mechanical assemblies covering all phases of construction projects, including painting, insulation, scaffolding, and testing for oil and gas and power infrastructure projects.
• Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Construction Services Electrical and instrumentation construction services including design, construction and testing of electrical switchboards, marshalling cabinets, control cabinets and industrial process automation systems, cathodic protection, end-to-end testing, calibration, commissioning, and telecommunication works. The company is the first indigenous Nigerian firm to own and operate a fully equipped E&I facility with a state-of-the-art calibration workshop and a fully equipped mobile instrumentation laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI-Free Manhours) across major projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NigerStar 7minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Desicon worked with NigerStar 7 on the 48" Forcados Emergency Repairs Project for Shell Petroleum Development Company. Desicon handled procurement and logistics scope including supply and installation of cofferdam sheet piles, frame fabrication, marine support, and allied civil works. The project ran from March to December 2016.
• Prezicon (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Prezicon was formed in 2014 as a joint venture with a multinational modifications and maintenance services company. This JV enables Desicon to offer plant modification and maintenance services, expanding its service portfolio beyond new build EPC projects to include brownfield modifications and ongoing maintenance contracts.
• Saipem Desicon ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012A dedicated consortium between Desicon and Saipem formed for large-scale gas development projects. The consortium executed the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions Project (SSAGS) for Shell Petroleum Development Company, covering E&I construction at multiple locations, camp construction, logistics, and commissioning support. The consortium enables Desicon to participate in complex gas monetization projects.
• Nigerian Westminster Dredging & Marine LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Desicon partnered with Nigerian Westminster Dredging & Marine Ltd for the Olero Creek Restoration Project – North Water Station (NWS) for Chevron Nigeria Limited. The project involved removal, transportation, refurbishment, and reinstallation of barge equipment, with Desicon handling all E&I construction and commissioning scope.
• Saipem Ponticelli Desicon ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010A three-party consortium comprising Saipem, Ponticelli, and Desicon for major oil and gas projects. The consortium executed the OML58 Upgrade Project Phase 1 for Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (2010-2012) covering engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning of upgrade works at multiple facilities. Also executed the Northern Option Pipeline (NOPL) project.
• Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited (SCNL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Desicon operates in consortium with Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited on major oil and gas EPC projects. SCNL serves as the main contractor or consortium lead, with Desicon providing E&I construction and other specialist services. Notable joint projects include the Obiafu-Obrikom (Ob-Ob) Gas Plant Upgrade (started 2007) for Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) and the Afam Power Plant Project for Rivers State Government.
• Saidel (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Saidel was formed as a joint venture in 2006 (as stated in company history) to focus exclusively on shallow water/offshore projects. This joint venture structure enables Desicon to participate in offshore and shallow water oil and gas projects that require specialized marine capabilities.
• Saidel LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaidel Limited acted as the main client-facing entity for the Southern Swamp Sales Gas Evacuation Pipeline Project (SSSEGP), with Desicon providing the onshore scope. The project involved detailed engineering design, procurement, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of a 16" x 34 km Gas Evacuation Pipeline from Tunu CPF to EA Riser Platform-A for Shell Petroleum Development Company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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