SEPLAT · Oil & Gas — NGX-listed company profile

Seplat Energy Plc

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Company overview

Seplat Energy Plc is listed on both the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) under the symbol SEPLAT and on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the symbol SEPL, giving it one of the highest-profile dual listings among Nigerian companies. Seplat is a major independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company with core operations in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The company has grown through acquisitions of producing assets from international oil companies (IOCs) that have divested Nigerian onshore positions, making it one of the largest indigenous Nigerian oil producers. Seplat is also developing a significant gas business alongside oil production, positioning itself for domestic gas supply and power sector opportunities.

What Seplat Energy Plc does

Seplat Energy explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas from licenced blocks in the Niger Delta. Oil production is sold to domestic and export markets, while gas production is supplied to Nigerian domestic industrial customers, power plants, and gas processing facilities. The company has pursued a strategy of acquiring producing assets from major international oil companies seeking to reduce their Nigerian footprint, which has expanded its production base significantly. Revenue is driven primarily by oil and gas production volumes, prevailing commodity prices, and the terms of existing sales agreements and licences.

What this profile is helping you evaluate

Investors researching Seplat Energy shares are often seeking direct exposure to Nigerian oil and gas production, evaluating the dual NGX and LSE listing for access options, comparing Seplat with international E&P companies, or assessing the risks and rewards of commodity-linked shares in Africa's largest oil-producing nation.

Review the official NGX company profile for SEPLAT and the LSE listing page for SEPL to understand the dual-listing structure, current share class, and recent operational and financial announcements.

Read Seplat's annual report, reserve statements, and investor presentations to understand production volumes, reserve life, lifting costs, cash generation, and the capital allocation approach (including dividend policy and growth investment).

Assess commodity-market conditions for crude oil and Nigerian gas pricing, as well as Nigeria-specific regulatory and operational risks including DPR licensing, pipeline security, and government oil sector policy.

Risks to understand before buying shares

Commodity price risk: Seplat's revenue and earnings are highly sensitive to crude oil and gas price movements, which can be volatile and are driven by global supply and demand forces beyond the company's control.
Operational risk in the Niger Delta: pipeline vandalism, theft, production disruptions, and security incidents can affect output and profitability.
Regulatory and licence risk: Nigerian oil sector licensing, royalty rates, production sharing terms, and government policy can change and affect economics materially.
Environmental and ESG risk: oil and gas E&P companies face increasing scrutiny on environmental impact, gas flaring, and community relations in the Niger Delta.
The value of shares can rise or fall, and past performance is not a guide to future returns.

Dividends

Seplat Energy has historically paid dividends to shareholders, including dividends declared in US dollars given the USD-denominated nature of oil revenues. Dividend decisions depend on production volumes, prevailing oil prices, cash generation, and the board's capital allocation priorities between shareholder returns and reinvestment. Investors evaluating Seplat for dividend income should review the most recent dividend announcements via the official NGX page and Seplat's investor relations publications.

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Stock profile

Seplat Energy Plc

SEPLAT · NGX

›Dual-listed: Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as SEPLAT and London Stock Exchange (LSE) as SEPL
›Sector: Oil & Gas (Exploration and Production)
›One of Nigeria's largest indigenous independent oil and gas producers
›Operations in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria
›Gas business alongside oil: supplies domestic industrial customers and power plants

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Frequently asked questions

What is Seplat Energy Plc?

Seplat Energy Plc is a major Nigerian independent oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the Niger Delta. It is dual-listed on the Nigerian Exchange (SEPLAT) and the London Stock Exchange (SEPL).

What is the NGX ticker symbol for Seplat Energy?

Seplat Energy trades on the Nigerian Exchange under the symbol SEPLAT. It is also listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol SEPL.

What sector is Seplat Energy listed under?

Seplat Energy is classified under the Oil and Gas sector — specifically Exploration and Production — on the Nigerian Exchange.

Does Seplat Energy pay dividends?

Seplat Energy has historically paid dividends, including payments declared in US dollars given the USD-denominated nature of oil revenues. Dividend amounts depend on production volumes, oil prices, and board decisions. Review the latest announcements on the NGX company page and in Seplat's investor relations publications.

Is Seplat Energy listed on the London Stock Exchange?

Yes. Seplat Energy is dual-listed — on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) under SEPLAT and on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under SEPL. This makes it one of the most accessible Nigerian companies for international investors.

Where does Seplat Energy operate?

Seplat Energy operates in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where it holds licences to explore for and produce crude oil and natural gas. The company also has a gas processing and supply business serving domestic industrial and power customers.

What risks are specific to investing in Nigerian oil and gas companies?

Key risks include oil price volatility, operational disruptions in the Niger Delta (including pipeline security incidents), regulatory and licensing risks from Nigerian oil sector policy, and environmental and community relations considerations. These risks are in addition to general share price risk.

Can foreigners buy Seplat Energy shares?

Yes. Foreign investors can access Seplat Energy shares via the NGX (subject to CSCS requirements) or via the LSE listing under SEPL, which may be more accessible depending on the investor's brokerage arrangements.

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Research resources

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