The Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has lauded the technological ingenuity and global expertise of Engineering Automation Technology Limited (EATECH), a technology solutions and service provider in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

Hon. Ekperikpe made this assertion during his recent facility tour to WrapMaster Global LLC office in Houston, Texas. WrapMaster is a sister company of Engineering Automation Technology Limited (EATECH) that specializes in designing and manufacturing composite solutions for structural reinforcement and leak containment in piping systems.

The Honourable expressed his deep impression and level of satisfaction with innovative solutions and commitment Engineering Automation Technology has contributed to the advancement of gas pipeline infrastructure and management in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, especially in research and development.

He further stressed that the resultant effect of the EATECH and WrapMaster strategic alliance in corrosion and structural reinforcement technologies has repositioned the infrastructure challenges faced by operators in their operational routines, both onshore and offshore.

“EATECH’s investment in research and development, and its strategic partnership with WrapMaster, clearly demonstrate that Nigerian ingenuity can lead on the global stage.

From corrosion control to structural reinforcement, the technologies I saw are designed to meet our country's most pressing infrastructure challenges across onshore, swamp, offshore, and deepwater terrains,” Hon. Ekperikpe stated

Attributing this unprecedented feat of the company to profound ingenuity and the visionary acumen of the indefatigable leadership of the company’s Managing Director, Engineer Dr. Emmanuel Okon, he lauded Dr. Okon for proffering solutions to the long-standing problems faced by pipeline infrastructure in Nigeria

“These solutions have addressed our current needs and ensured long-term integrity of gas pipelines – extending their operational life by decades. I commend Dr. Emmanuel Okon and the EATECH team for their bold strides and vision. Their work exemplifies the kind of innovation and excellence we aim to support in building a resilient, future-ready gas sector in Nigeria,” He asserted.

Engineering Automation Limited is an indigenous Technological Engineering Company that renders tailored services to Nigeria's industrial sectors, with a major focus on the oil and gas sector. The company’s core services include Asset Integrity Management, Engineering & Construction, and Instrumentation & Controls.