Dr. Olaniyi Olumide started an independent investigation of the petroleum deposits in the western fringe of the Niger Delta with the support of some organisations within and outside Nigeria.

The company was incorporated on 26 March 1986, primarily to carry on the business of oil and gas exploration and production, sales and marketing.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) awarded both OPL 238 and OPL 311 to Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited on 29 September 2004.

Sunlink Energies assigned 40% participating interest in OPL 238 to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and both parties signed the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) for the joint development of the block in September 2005.

Appraisal wells drilled, feasibility studies concluded, engagement with potential offtakers.

Conversion of OPL 238 to OML 144. Evaluated/explored several monetisation options.

Obtained regulatory approvals. Selected NLNG T7 as monetisation option.

Commenced Pre-FEED activities. Initiated tendering process for FEED scope.

Commenced HI competitive Front End Engineering Design (FEED) with two consortia. Completed dual FEED EPCIC Tender evaluation.

Matured all enablers for Final Investment Decision (FID).

Signed 20-year Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSA) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG). Together with JV partner, took Final Investment Decision on the project.