What OMSA does

OMSA Integrated Services is a privately held Nigerian integrated energy company founded in 2002, operating across West Africa with a portfolio spanning bunker fuel supply, petroleum product trading, marine services, modular refining, and upstream oil and gas. The company sources refined petroleum products from major oil companies and delivers them through its own chemical tanker fleet and a warehouse facility at Lagos Port, offering ISO 8217-compliant bunker grades (MDO, MGO, IFO-380, IFO-180) alongside lubricants, freshwater, provisions, and terminal equipment rental to shipping operators and maritime customers. OMSA's GTM motion is consultative and enterprise-focused, targeting oil majors, trading houses, and industrial energy consumers via direct sales engagement and long-term partnership models.

Through its 2017-promoted subsidiary OPAC Refineries (OMSA Pillar Astex Company), OMSA operates what the company describes as the first modular refinery in sub-Saharan Africa, situated at the Umuseti marginal field (OML 56) in Kwale, Delta State, with an initial capacity of 10,000 barrels per day producing Automotive Gas Oil, Fuel Oil, Naphtha, and Dual-Purpose Kerosene. A planned final-phase expansion targets 60,000 bpd. Since 2022, OMSA has also held a strategic partnership in the OML 95 upstream block, extending its vertical integration from upstream E&P through midstream refining to downstream bunkering and trading.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional: physical fuel sales, refined product trading, and service fees for marine support, distributed directly to enterprise customers via owned assets including tankers, tank storage, and the Lagos Port warehouse with stated 24-hour delivery capability. OMSA reports a self-financed operating model with minimal reliance on external borrowing and a favorable credit standing with banking partners. The company has stated a 2030 vision to extend into renewable energy systems and potential local manufacturing of renewable technologies in Nigeria, framing the business as a long-term diversified energy platform.

Name

OMSA

Legal name

OMSA Integrated Services

Website

https://omsaservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMSA Integrated Services is a privately held Nigerian integrated energy company supplying bunker fuels, refined petroleum products, and marine services to shipping operators, oil majors, and industrial customers across West Africa, anchored by a 10,000 bpd modular refinery subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine bunkering and petroleum services

NAICS

Petroleum Refineries (32411), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Crude Petroleum Extraction (21112)

SIC

Petroleum Refining (2911), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (1311)

akta.pro primary industry

Oil & Gas Midstream & Pipeline O&M (Pipelines, Compressor Stations) (EUAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Marine bunkering services
• Petroleum product trading
• Refined petroleum products
• Oil and gas exploration
• Marine logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bunkering Services: Physical supply and trading of bunker fuels (MDO, MGO, IFO-380, IFO-180) to shipping operators across West Africa. Revenue generated through fuel sales with quality and compliance (ISO 8217) as differentiators.
2. Marine Services: Provision of marine support services including lubricants, freshwater supply, provisions, terminal equipment rental, de-slopping, and garbage removal. Revenue from service fees and product markups.
3. Refining Operations: OPAC Refinery produces clean fuels including Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Fuel Oil, Naphtha, and Dual-Purpose Kerosene with ultra-low sulphur content. Revenue from refined product sales.
4. Petroleum Product Trading: Trading of refined petroleum products (gasoil, fuel oil, naphtha, kerosene, petrol) across offshore West Africa. Leverages financial strength and partnerships with oil majors for favorable credit terms.
5. Exploration & Production: Upstream operations through strategic partnership in OML 95, contributing to domestic energy security and economic growth.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OMSA Integrated Services is a vertically integrated West African energy company that supplies bunker fuels (MDO, MGO, IFO-380, IFO-180) and marine services, trades refined petroleum products, and operates upstream oil and gas interests through its OML 95 partnership. Through its promoted subsidiary OPAC Refineries, it runs a 10,000 bpd modular refinery producing Automotive Gas Oil, Fuel Oil, Naphtha, and Dual-Purpose Kerosene for offshore and onshore customers. Distribution is supported by OMSA's own chemical tanker fleet, tank storage, and a Lagos Port warehouse.

Product overview

OMSA Integrated Services is an integrated energy value chain company operating primarily in West Africa. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services and products including bunker and petroleum product trading, physical bunker supply (Bunkering Services), marine logistics (Marine Services), petroleum trading, and oil and gas exploration and production. OMSA owns and operates OPAC Refineries, a 10,000 barrels per day modular refinery in Kwale, Delta State - Nigeria's first modular refinery and the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. The refinery produces clean fuels including Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Fuel Oil, Naphtha, and Dual-Purpose Kerosene. The company also provides Renewable Energies solutions as part of its diversification strategy. These offerings are unified under the main OMSA Integrated Services brand, with OPAC Refineries operating as a key subsidiary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bunkering Services Physical supply and trading of marine bunker fuels (MDO, MGO, IFO-380, IFO-180) to shipping operators across West Africa, compliant with ISO 8217 and delivered with flow meters or sounding-based measurement via OMSA's own chemical tanker fleet.
• Marine Services Customized marine product solutions including high-quality lubricants, freshwater supply, provisions, mooring ropes, terminal equipment rental, de-slopping, and garbage removal delivered via the Lagos Port warehouse.
• Petroleum Trading Trading of refined petroleum products including gasoil, fuel oil, naphtha, kerosene, and petrol, leveraging financial strength and partnerships with oil majors and global trading houses for fast access offshore West Africa.
• Exploration & Production (OML 95) Upstream oil and gas operations through OMSA's partnership in the OML 95 marginal field situated in the Delta State onshore Umuseti area, contributing to domestic energy security and economic growth.
• Refined Petroleum Products (OPAC Refineries) Refined petroleum products from OPAC Refineries' modular refinery at Kwale, Delta State, including Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Fuel Oil, Naphtha, Dual-Purpose Kerosene (DPK), and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), with ultra-low sulphur content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers within 24 hours of order placement for marine services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CORAN (Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024OMSA's Chairman Momoh Oyarekhua serves as leader of CORAN. Association advocates for Nigeria's transition from petroleum product importer to net exporter, driving policy changes and partnerships for long-term growth and energy independence.
• OML 95 PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strategic partnership in OML 95 upstream oil and gas block, enhancing OMSA's upstream footprint and contributing to domestic energy security. Positions OMSA as a key investment player in Nigeria's upstream sector.
• OPAC RefineriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017OMSA promoted the establishment of OPAC Refineries (OMSA Pillar Astex Company), Nigeria's first modular refinery. Joint venture with 10,000 bpd initial capacity in Kwale, Delta State. This subsidiary is central to OMSA's downstream integration strategy.
• Oil MajorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSourcing petroleum products from major oil companies for bunkering and trading operations. Long-standing partnerships with leading oil and gas companies reinforce commitment to quality and compliance with global standards.
• Leading Lubricant ProducersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with leading oil companies and lubricant producers to supply premium lube oils meeting international standards for marine customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Dangote Refinery (Dangote Group): Nigeria's largest refinery and dominant force in domestic refined product supply; impacts OMSA's pricing power and refining margin as a fellow Nigerian downstream player.

Broad incumbents

• Vitol: World's largest independent energy trader with major bunkering operations globally, including West Africa; relevant peer for OMSA's trading and bunkering book.
• Trafigura: Global commodity trader with significant West African trading and bunkering operations; comparable business model to OMSA's petroleum trading arm.
• BP Marine (Castrol / BP): BP's marine fuels and lubricants division is a global benchmark for ISO 8217-compliant bunkering; relevant benchmark peer for OMSA's marine fuel and lubricant business.
• Puma Energy: Global downstream and bunkering major with strong West African footprint; broader portfolio than OMSA but overlaps directly in marine fuels and trading.
• Mercuria Energy Trading: Independent global commodity trader active in African crude and product flows; comparable in scale and product-mix to OMSA's petroleum trading operations.

Direct peers

• Sahara Group: Nigerian integrated energy company with downstream, trading, and power operations across West Africa; closest regional peer to OMSA's bunkering, trading, and integrated downstream model.
• Hyde Energy (Ascon Oil Group): African-focused downstream and bunkering company with operations in Nigeria and West Africa; directly comparable to OMSA's bunkering and petroleum distribution model.
• MRS Holdings: Nigerian downstream petroleum company with trading, fuel distribution, and lubricants — comparable to OMSA's trading and bunker/marine lubricant offerings in West Africa.
• Eterna Plc: Nigerian downstream petroleum company with trading, fuel distribution, and lubricants; shares market and product overlap with OMSA's trading and lubricants business in Nigeria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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