Proton Energy was established in 2011 (registered and incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) by Executive-Vice Chairman & CEO, Mr Oti Ikomi to develop and operate power plants across Sub Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria.

Proton Energy’s team is composed of seasoned professionals with experience in Infrastructure Development, General Management, Operations, Business Development and Finance. The team has over the past 30 years, operated and managed leading African companies and has the requisite deal-sourcing capabilities, industry relationships across the continent and operational expertise to add value to portfolio investments. The core management team is supported by world class advisors with extensive experience across Sub-Saharan Africa.”

As part of the Company’s goal to add 1500MW of installed capacity to the national grid within the next five years, Proton Energy is now developing a 150 MW power plant in Sapele, Delta State, which will expand to 500 MW at Phase 2. This is targeted to reach Financial Close in 2024.

Proton continues to receive high level of support for its projects from all industry stakeholders across State, National and International levels. The Company is an active participant in the Power Africa Initiative, launched at the Africa Summit in Washington DC in August 2014.