Oil & Energy
NNPCL, NLNG To Collaborate On De-Risking Critical Infrastructure, Boost Gas Supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigeria LNG are in partnership talks to address the urgent need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise gas supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments.
The Managing Director, NLNG, Philip Mshelbila, disclosed this while playing host to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, Thursday.
Welcoming the NNPCL team, Mshelbila, described NNPCL as a dependable shareholder company that is committed to the development of NLNG to secure the gas value chain and overcome the challenges experienced by the company in recent times.
Mshelbila, who noted the importance of synergy in delivering the national energy goal, stressed the need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise gas supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments.
These efforts, he said, would be essential to sustaining momentum of growth, deepening value delivery, and exploring future opportunities.
Mshelbila insisted 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 response, Ojulari reaffirmed NLNG’s pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s energy transition, economic stability, and industrial growth.
He described NLNG as “a beacon of governance, performance, transparency, and sustainability” in the country’s dynamic energy sector.
He stated 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.
Ojulari said plans are underway for a dynamic Gas Master Plan as well as exploring opportunities for hydrogen collaborations with NLNG, in preparation for a net-zero future.
The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emeka Vitalis, emphasised 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.
Stressing the need for a strong asset integrity, Vitalis stated that ensuring zero emissions across the gas supply chain would be vital to NLNG’s long-term success in the transition era adding that the company’s exemplary asset management remains a source of national pride.