Sopuruchi Onwuka

Africa’s leading liquefied natural gas company, the Nigeria LNG Limited, has restated its proposition for deliberate measures that build synergies for securing the country’s gas value chain and overcoming challenges to stabilize gas supply.

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Managing Director, Philip Mshelbila, who played host to visiting delegation from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, emphasized the urgent need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilize gas supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments.

The Oracle Intelligence reports that the management of NLNG Limited welcomed visiting delegation comprising the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emeka Vitalis; NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye; NNPCL’s Company Secretary and General Counsel, Adesua Dozie; NNPCL’s Chief Gas and Power Investment Officer, Salihu Jamari; and other executives of the company and the ministry.

In welcoming the delegation, Mshelbila made a presentation on the company’s operations and business outlook, describing NNPCL as a dependable shareholder that is committed to the development of NLNG, to secure the gas value chain, and to overcome the challenges experienced by the company in recent times.

He highlighted the importance of synergy in delivering the national energy goals, saying the efforts would be essential to sustaining momentum of growth, deepening value delivery, and exploring future opportunities.

Mshelbila stressed that NLNG would be better positioned to deliver consistent gas output, strengthen investor confidence, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy marketplace.

In his remarks, Engr. Ojulari reaffirmed NLNG’s pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s energy transition, economic stability, and industrial growth. He also expressed support for NLNG’s growth and long-term sustainability agenda.

He described NLNG as “a beacon of governance, performance, transparency, and sustainability” in the country’s dynamic energy sector. He noted that the visit provided an opportunity to connect with the team, assess NLNG’s operational progress, identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement, enhance plant availability, and boost revenue generation for the nation.

He also highlighted plans for a dynamic Gas Master Plan and exploring opportunities for hydrogen collaborations with NLNG, in preparation for a net-zero future.

The Permanent Secretary, Dr Vitalis, emphasized NLNG’s strategic importance as a lever for energy transition, and a pillar of economic stability. He underscored the critical role of Train 7 in achieving Nigeria’s export targets, and enhancing national resilience.

Highlighting the need for strong asset integrity, he stated that ensuring zero emissions across the gas supply chain will be vital to NLNG’s long-term success in the transition era. He added that the company’s exemplary asset management remains a source of national pride.

During the visit, Engr. Ojulari toured several key operational areas, including the main plant complex and the construction site for Train 7,a flagship expansion project set to increase NLNG’s production capacity significantly.

He was received by Mshelbila alongside Nnamdi Anowi, General Manager, Production; Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development; Aka Nwokedi, General Counsel; Fatima Adanan, General Manager, Finance; Ekeinde Ohiwerei, General Manager, Corporate Services, and other members of the leadership team.