Propetrol Pivots from Oil to Clean Energy, Powers 18,000 Homes with Hybrid Mini-Grids in Nigeria

Nigeria’s march toward renewable energy is gathering pace, with bold projects redefining electricity access, cutting carbon emissions, and empowering rural communities.

A big player in this transformation is Propetrol Limited, a firm once deeply entrenched in petroleum products marketing, now pivoting decisively into clean, sustainable power solutions.

For decades, Propetrol was a trusted name in the oil and gas industry. Today, it is leveraging that legacy to drive innovation in green energy, from advanced solar technologies to intelligent energy management and robust storage systems.

These are powering rural homes, small businesses, and industrial clusters while aligning with Nigeria’s climate goals.

One of Propetrol’s most ambitious ventures, a 5MW Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in Gombe State, now supplies uninterrupted power to more than 1,000 households and 75 small businesses. By reducing dependence on diesel generators by 70%, the project underscores the firm’s commitment to cleaner, more resilient energy.

In Okpella, Edo State, Propetrol has commissioned what it describes as Nigeria’s first large-scale interconnected hybrid mini-grid for an industrial cluster. The 350 kWp solar-powered system now energizes 2,700 homes, 130 businesses, and vital public services, while offsetting nearly 1,900 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Other notable initiatives include:

Gwaram, Jigawa State – A 165 kW hybrid system serving 320 households and 25 micro-businesses.
Okitipupa, Ondo State – A 140 kW mini-grid providing reliable electricity to rural SMEs.
Looking ahead, Propetrol plans additional interconnected mini-grids in Funtua (450 kWp), Nguru (990 kWp), and Obudu (580 kWp dual systems), with a target of thousands more households electrified by 2025.

The impact is already significant: over 18,000 Nigerian households electrified, more than 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ offset annually, and businesses enjoying up to 40% energy cost savings.

Kenechukwu Ugwuanyi, CEO of Propel Marketing — the firm’s communications partner — emphasised the broader vision driving Propetrol’s diversification.

“What we are witnessing is more than just a business pivot,” Ugwuanyi said. “Propetrol is charting a new course for Nigeria’s energy sector. By investing in hybrid mini-grids and flagship renewable projects, we are creating resilient energy ecosystems that uplift communities, empower entrepreneurs, and protect the environment.”

He added that the company’s approach positions it as a catalyst for national progress.

“Access to reliable, affordable, and clean energy is fundamental to economic growth,” Ugwuanyi noted. “Propetrol’s projects are reducing reliance on fossil fuels, cutting emissions, and driving industrial productivity in underserved regions. This is exactly the kind of innovation that will define Nigeria’s energy future.”

As the nation pushes toward universal energy access and sustainability, Propetrol’s green strategy represents a paradigm shift — one that blends legacy expertise in oil and gas with the urgency of renewable solutions.