Firm Seeks Law To Stop Reckless Disposal Of Used Engine Oil

Bunorr Integrated Energy Services Limited has called for a new law to stop the reckless disposal of used engine oil, warning that the practice is damaging the environment and wasting materials that could be recycled.

The company stated that proper collection and recycling would help protect communities and maintain its recycling plant at full capacity.

Speaking during a media tour organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Port Harcourt, Managing Director of Bunorr, Okeke Ikechukwu, said the company had recorded significant progress in the last six months, despite earlier technical setbacks.

“Our production improved significantly, especially between October and November 2025 when we recorded our highest revenue and gross profit since we began operations,” he said.

He explained that, despite the plant suffering losses earlier in the year, stability in operations had helped the company recover.

He added that the support and oversight from NCDMB played a significant role in restoring confidence among vendors, partners and financial institutions.

Okeke noted that the partnership had also led to the growth of local manpower, adding, “Today, we have 37 Nigerians working with us across technical and non-technical departments”.

He added that NCDMB’s push for better safety, automation, and modern technology helped the company adopt new tools, such as SCADA and digital monitoring systems, which had improved efficiency, safety culture, and overall operations.

Unveiling its road map for next year, Okeke stated that the company planned to transition to full commercial production in 2026, expand its raw material supply network, enhance product quality, and gradually increase plant capacity.

He, however, stressed that these plans depended largely on access to condemned engine oil, which was currently in short supply. He added that the plant had a capacity of 60,000 litres per day but produced only about 36,000 litres due to the scarcity of raw materials.

In his remarks, the executive secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by the Head of Government Relations, Teddy Bai, stated that the Board remained committed to supporting competent indigenous companies.

He noted that NCDMB had invested $3.6 million in Bunorr and provided a $10 million concessional loan under the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund.