Owari Launched West African Oil Market Platform
The new intelligence dashboard aggregates regional oil trading data to provide real-time price and inventory transparency.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Owari has introduced a new market intelligence platform designed to streamline data access for the West African oil sector. The software provides centralized visibility into stock levels, pricing, and physical trading activity across the region.
Why it matters
Market participants currently face significant delays when gathering information on offshore loading. This platform provides the real-time visibility required to optimize cargo routing and management.
The platform centralizes diverse data points and generates market curves calculated against established ICE gasoil and EBOB benchmarks. Union Brokerage, which has operated in West Africa for 10 years, provides insights into gasoline and middle distillate products.
The players
Owari
This company develops market intelligence software and data solutions for the energy sector.
Union Brokerage
This firm has maintained a presence in the West African oil market for over a decade as a broker of gasoline and middle distillates.
Ardova Plc
This organization is an active participant in the oil and gas trading landscape across West Africa.
The details
The platform aggregates scattered data into a single dashboard that includes physical trading figures and stock levels. It automates calculations for arbitrage levels and market curves, helping traders navigate the complexities of pricing in naira versus dollar-based wholesale markets.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: Owari introduced the platform at the Executive Market Intelligence Forum in Lagos.
Market Landscape
By integrating local data with established ICE gasoil and EBOB benchmarks, the platform aligns West African oil trading with global financial standards. This move aims to reduce information asymmetries that have historically complicated regional infrastructure and cargo management.
Market participants can expect faster access to critical supply chain data, which may improve cargo routing efficiencies. Traders dealing with currency volatility between naira-denominated retail prices and dollar-denominated wholesale costs will have more automated tracking tools.
The takeaway
Centralized intelligence platforms are becoming essential for managing complex, data-heavy energy markets in emerging regions. Traders should prioritize these tools to improve inventory management and react more quickly to shifting market curves.
Further reading
For broader trends in energy data, explore our Oil and Gas section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Businessday NG.
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