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  • Ekpo hails aide’s family for launching foundation to honour deceased father

    Ekpo hails aide’s family for launching foundation to honour deceased father

    The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo has hailed the family of his Technical Assistant on NNPC Ltd Relations, Mr. Odiong Ekanem for launching a foundation in honour of their deceased father, Late Deacon Lawrence Ekanem.

    Ekpo gave the commendation at the weekend at the Funeral Service of the late Deacon, held at Christ Church Primary School, Ikot Essien, Oku Iboku, in Itu LGA of Akwa Ibom State.

    The Minister said that the foundation aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu which seeks to restore hope to children and families in distress situations.

    Ekpo described the loss as painful, but one that must be borne with faith in God.

    Flanked by his Wife, Lady Esitmbom, the Gas Minister described Odiong Ekanem as a dependable Aide, adding that he has remained “a brother, a friend and everything” to him in the Ministry.

    Ekpo also acknowledged the Late Deacon Ekanem’s role in sustaining his family through discipline and integrity, noting that the values instilled in his children were evident in their achievements.

    “I particularly commend the family for launching the Lawrence Okokon Ekanem Foundation in honour of their deceased father.

    “The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as it seeks to restore hope to children and families who may have lost it”, he said.

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    He promised to support and identify with the Foundation to ensure it achieves its humanitarian objectives.

    Earlier, the son of the deceased, Mr. Odiong Ekanem, thanked the Minister, his wife and other dignitaries for honouring the family with their presence. 

    He explained that the Foundation was established to support indigent children and widows, as well as provide educational assistance to the less privileged in Oku Iboku community.

    Born on August 6, 1943, into the Royal Ekanem family of Nung Odiong, Ikot Antuen, Oku Iboku, in Itu LGA, the late Lawrence Ekanem worked with the Nigerian Customs Service and was ordained a Deacon of the Foursquare Gospel Church in the year 2000.

    The funeral service was attended by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, members of the political class, captains of industry, staff of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), amongst other dignitaries.

  • FG launches online platform for gas trading, exchange

    FG launches online platform for gas trading, exchange

    The federal government has launched an online platform for gas trading and exchange, also known as the Gas Trading Licence, Clearing House, and Settlement Authorization.

    Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said it is a new dawn, with the gas industry emerging into a transparent, competitive, and investment-ready market.

    He said, “I am pleased to join you today on this occasion of the launch of the first Gas Trading Licence and Clearing House & Settlement Authorization.

    “This milestone event signifies the dawn of a new era where our gas industry will emerge with a transparent, competitive, and investment-ready market.”

    He commended the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) leadership, headed by the Authority Chief Executive, Farouk A. Ahmed, and also to JEX Markets Limited for their innovative partnership efforts in developing the online platform.

    According to him, the efforts will pave the way for smooth natural gas business, transparent pricing, efficient price determination, and secure payment mechanisms— hallmarks that align seamlessly with our national energy policies and global best practices.

    He said the launch is completely consistent with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who stated that natural gas will play a central role in energy security, industrialization, and economic diversification.

    He said Nigeria is richly endowed with natural gas reserves, among the biggest in the world, but if the underlying market where the gas will flow is not efficient, reliable, and well-regulated, it will not be possible for stakeholders to realize the ultimate potential of the resource.

    Ekpo stressed that the Gas Trading Licence introduced is paving the way for a new, regulated market where reliable traders will feel safe doing business, where businesses can plan, and where investors can invest, knowing that it will safeguard both their capital and the public interest.

    He said in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act, the Authority is mandated to regulate and monitor midstream and downstream operations; protect customers; set fair and transparent cost benchmarks; and ensure strict adherence to licence conditions.

    The minister insisted that the Gas Trading Licence is, therefore, the implementation of the provisions of the licensing requirement that make the investment possible. It provides the governance framework essential for a modern gas industry.

    Ekpo said the licence itself is founded upon sound regulations and guidelines governing technical competence, commercial capability, financial soundness, and responsible operations. Among the responsibilities of the licence holders is the adherence to the various rules on gas measurement, tariffs, pricing, and assignments.

    Meanwhile, the NMDPRA Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, said the formal presentation of the market enabling Licence is a culmination of an effective collaboration with the Industry.

    He said it also reaffirms the commitment of the Authority to the actualization of one of the core objectives of the PIA, which is the growth of the domestic gas sector into a dynamic and competitive trading and supply hub.

    Ahmed said as the regulator of Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sector, the Authority recognizes that the true test of licensing JEX Markets is not in the ceremony of today, but in the transformation it must deliver tomorrow.

    He vowed that NMDPRA would provide a firm, transparent, and technology-enabled regulatory platform to make JEX succeed.

    “To ensure that JEX succeeds as Nigeria’s pioneering gas trading, clearing and settlement platform, we will provide a firm, transparent and technology‑enabled regulatory framework under the PIA, giving investors the certainty and confidence required to commit long‑term capital to the gas value chain, ” he said.

    He pledged that the Authority will continue to work closely with sister regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and key financial‑market institutions, harmonize market rules, standardize transaction contracts, and ensure that clearing and settlement arrangements meet the highest global standards.

    Continuing, he said, “We will actively deploy our licensing and regulatory instruments to drive participation in gas trading by producers, transporters, aggregators, and large‑scale buyers, ensuring that liquidity is built and that transparent price discovery becomes the foundation of Nigeria’s domestic gas market.

     “In addition, we are committed to sustained capacity building, data transparency, and industry education, so that Nigerian companies are empowered to compete effectively and confidently in this new gas economy.

    “Above all, we will position JEX as a strategic national platform within our Decade of Gas agenda to enable regional integration and cross‑border trade and firmly establish Nigeria not only as a leading gas producer, but as Africa’s reference market for gas trading and pricing.”

  • Nigeria’s new global gas roles to spur investment, jobs — Minister

    Nigeria’s new global gas roles to spur investment, jobs — Minister

    Nigeria’s emergence in two top leadership positions in the global gas industry will unlock fresh investment, create jobs, and accelerate the nation’s gas-driven economic agenda, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said on Thursday.

    Speaking to journalists after briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, Ekpo said the appointments — Nigeria’s Dr. Philip Mshelbila as the next Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and his own selection as President of the GECF Ministerial Council for 2026 — mark “a big win for Nigeria” and will translate to greater investor confidence and project inflows.

    “With us having the Secretary-General, other gas-exporting countries will be interacting with him, and our regulations will become more visible globally. This will attract more projects into the country, create job opportunities, and help us leverage our 210 trillion cubic feet of gas to drive the economy. It is a big deal for our country,” the Minister said.

    Ekpo, who attended the GECF election in Doha on October 23, said Nigeria’s dual victory was made possible by President Tinubu’s prioritisation of natural gas as a key national asset.

    He added that the development will help boost gas exploration and supply, including for vehicles converted to run on gas, noting: “There is going to be growth in the upstream. It is going to be a game-changer with the position we are attaining.”

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    According to him, President Tinubu was pleased with the outcome and urged the Nigerian delegation to be “good ambassadors” of the country.

    Dr. Mshelbila, Managing Director/CEO of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and incoming GECF Secretary-General, said the global significance of the role positions Nigeria at the centre of a bloc that controls around 70 percent of the world’s gas reserves and half of global LNG exports.

    “This gives us the opportunity to coordinate and lead gas-exporting countries. Nigeria has always been seen as gas-rich but has not fully exploited its resources. On the platform of the Decade of Gas, we can now pursue upstream, midstream, and downstream projects that unlock these opportunities, much like Qatar and the United States have done”, Mshelbila said.

    The incoming GECF chief pledged to leverage the forum’s influence to support Nigeria’s gas growth strategy and deepen international cooperation in the sector.

  • Ekpo: Gas-to-methanol new frontier for prosperity

    Ekpo: Gas-to-methanol new frontier for prosperity

    The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has described gas-to-methanol projects as a new frontier for Nigeria’s economic prosperity, highlighting its vast potential to drive growth and development in the country.

    Speaking at the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Investment and Security Summit with the theme: “The Decade of Gas and Investment Opportunities in the Gas Sector” held in Calabar, Cross River State, Ekpo noted that Nigeria’s gas reserves, estimated at over 210 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves and 600 trillion cubic feet of potential reserves, position the country as a gas nation.

    Ekpo said: “One of the most exciting opportunities for Nigeria lies in gas-to-methanol projects. Methanol, a versatile industrial chemical used in various industries, is a critical industrial chemical, used in plastics, paints, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, and as an emerging clean fuel.”

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    Represented by his Senior Technical Adviser, Abel Nsa, an engineer, the Gas Minister said the country is attracting substantial global interest and is already seeing significant investments in methanol production, including the $3.6 billion Brass Methanol Plant in Bayelsa State, that is advancing towards Final Investment Decision (FID).

    He explained that in 2021, the Federal Government declared 2021–2030 as Nigeria’s Decade of Gas, a bold national agenda to transition from crude oil dependence to full utilisation of abundant natural gas, and highlighted the gas flare commercialisation programme, which has converted 48 flare sites into viable projects for LPG, power and petrochemicals, as one of the sector’s achievements.

    The Minister pointed out that Cross River State, with its strategic location and industrial base, is well-placed to attract methanol projects, noting that developing methanol plants will create jobs, promote technology transfer, and position the state as a hub for gas-based industrialization.

    “The Federal Government will continue to support projects that make Calabar and Cross River a true hub for gas industrialisation, methanol production, and regional exports.”

    However, Ekpo expressed concern over the sabotage of oil and gas assets, warning that oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and sabotage threaten not only revenue but also investor confidence, and that constructive engagement with host communities must remain central in the quest to attract and sustain economic projects.

    “When host communities see real benefit: jobs, schools, clinics, infrastructure, and dividends from Host Community Development Trusts, they will become protectors, not saboteurs, of oil and gas assets.”

  • 2027: Minister assures Tinubu, APC of massive votes in A’Ibom

    2027: Minister assures Tinubu, APC of massive votes in A’Ibom

    …as APC records high membership revalidation

    Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will win more votes in 2027 in Akwa Ibom state than he did in 2023. 

    Ekpo based his prediction on the massive turnout of Akwa Ibom people for the ongoing membership revalidation and registration exercise of the All Progressives Congress(APC) across the all wards in the state.

    The Minister said this at the weekend when he addressed a mammoth crowd of party members and loyalists at his home ward, Ito Ward 3, in Ika local government area where he revalidated his membership.

    The event was witnessed by the APC state chairman, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, alongside other party bigwigs.

    Recall that the state governor Umo Bassey Eno had earlier called for a state-wide party membership revalidation and registration exercise to accommodate new members, update and harmonise the party register.

    Elated by the massive turnout of registrants, Ekpo said, “With what I am seeing today, I am reassured that President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, Governor Eno, and all our potential party candidates are hitting a home run come 2027.”

    “His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a down-to-earth politician, who has taken the bull by the horns with his Renewed Hope Agenda for a national rebirth. He has shown uncanny courage in tackling every challenge head-on with audacious reforms that are already beginning to yield results,” he asserted.

    Also at another event in Utu Etim Ekpo, where he was received by a party loyalists, the Minister recounted the many achievements of Tinubu in the last two years.

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    He applauded the President for stabilising the Naira, disbursement of the NELFUND students’ loan, clean energy policy drive, ongoing nationwide massive road construction, especially the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway which traverses the state.

    The gas minister urged new entrants and every party member to continue to support the Tinubu administration to do more, and to always promote the Renewed Hope Agenda for its success and the benefit of every Nigerian.

    In her remarks, Obonganwan Obonodo Uko, the APC State Woman Leader, commended the Minister for constantly staying in touch with the party at the grassroots level and for being accessible at all times. 

    She asked the Minister to convey the heartfelt gratitude of the people of the state to the President for his commitment to revive the hitherto abandoned Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) at Ikot Abasi, and, “…return our children to work.”

    She promised not to relent in efforts to mobilise the women of Akwa Ibom State for the success of the party.

  • UPDATED: Tinubu holds briefing with finance, budget, gas ministers

    UPDATED: Tinubu holds briefing with finance, budget, gas ministers

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held closed-door meetings with key members of his economic and fiscal policy team at the State House, Abuja, in what sources described as a routine but strategic briefing.

    In attendance were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo.

    President Tinubu also met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso; the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji; as well as the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe.

    Although the agenda of the meetings was not officially disclosed, sources indicated that it was part of regular consultations where top government officials occupying sensitive economic portfolios update the President on developments within their respective sectors.

    “The President routinely receives briefings from relevant ministers and heads of economic institutions to stay abreast of policy developments and implementation timelines,” a source said.

    It was gathered that the FIRS chairman, Dr. Adedeji, was expected to brief the President on the effective implementation of the four new tax laws recently signed into law, which are slated to take effect from January 2026. 

    The laws are aimed at broadening the tax net, simplifying compliance, and enhancing non-oil revenue generation in line with the administration’s fiscal reform agenda.

    The Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Cardoso, was also expected to provide updates on current fiscal and monetary policy dynamics, including efforts to stabilise the naira, manage inflation, and sustain investor confidence.

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    Ministers Edun and Bagudu were expected to present overviews of the broader economic outlook, current budget implementation, and medium-term expenditure projections. 

    The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekpo, was also scheduled to provide updates on investment prospects and gas infrastructure development under the Decade of Gas initiative.

    Each official arrived separately at the Villa for the consultations, reflecting standard protocol for high-level briefings.

    The meeting comes at a time the administration is intensifying its focus on economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, and energy sector reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

  • Stakeholders call for collaboration to strengthen gas distribution

    Stakeholders call for collaboration to strengthen gas distribution

    Industry experts and other stakeholders in the gas sub sector of the energy industry have reiterated the need for the industry to prioritise partnerships to collectively focus on enhancing infrastructure, improving the regulatory environment, and promoting commercially viable developments. They also called for a deeper collaboration among all stakeholders to unlock Nigeria’s gas capabilities.

    This was the submission at the recently concluded its inaugural Business Forum organised by the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) held at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Tower in Abuja. The forum, aimed at promoting activities in the downstream natural gas distribution value chain had as its theme: “Strengthening Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Value Chain: Challenges, Innovations, and the Path Forward.”

    Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, represented at the event by his Technical Adviser (Downstream) Dr Abel Igheghe, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to gas development. He praised local distributors’ contributions to job creation and energy access while pledging continued policy support.

    This positioned was echoed by the Special Adviser on Energy to the President, Olu Verheijen, who highlighted the critical gap in domestic gas utilisation, noting that only 30 per cent of Nigeria’s produced gas currently serves the local market.

    The Authority Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, an engineer, represented at the event by the Authority’s Executive Director, Ogbugo Ukoha, emphasised the regulator’s role in ensuring reliable gas supply, efficient infrastructure, and competitive pricing to drive industrialisation and energy security.

    The Chairman, ALDG and Managing Director of Axxela Gas Distribution, Kehinde Alabi, re echoed the urgent need to unlock Nigeria’s gas potential through infrastructure development, regulatory clarity, and market-driven pricing. “The question is no longer if gas matters, but how we unlock its full potential”, he said.

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    In similar vein, the ALDG Executive Secretary, Oga Adejo-Ogiri, underscored the forum’s central message of collaboration across government, industry, and society. He noted that the inaugural forum establishes a strong foundation for ongoing dialogue and action to strengthen the country’s domestic gas distribution network, positioning natural gas as a driver of economic growth and energy transition.

    Hon. Ahmed Aluko, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Gas, further reinforced legislative support and assured continued policy advancement to attract investments. The Director of the Decade of Gas Initiative, Ed Ubong, commended ALDG’s rapid institutional growth and the progress made in gas infrastructure development.

    Still, other industry associations, including the Nigerian Gas Association, Nigerian Liquefied and Compressed Gases Association, and Virtual Gas Infrastructure Association of Nigeria, united in their call for value chain collaboration to achieve scale and sustainability.

    ALDG is the premier advocacy group for Nigeria’s gas distribution sector, committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions through policy engagement, capacity building, and industry collaboration.

  • Minister seeks end to gas flaring

    Minister seeks end to gas flaring

    Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called on major gas-producing companies in Nigeria to ramp up daily gas production by one billion standard cubic feet (bscf) annually from 2025 to 2030. This push aims to achieve the Federal Government’s target of producing 12 billion standard cubic feet (scf) of gas per day by 2030 and eliminate routine gas flaring.

    According to a statement by his spokesperson, Louis Ibah, the minister made this appeal during an engagement with upstream gas stakeholders held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.

    “Natural gas production must grow by at least 1 bscf each year until 2030,” Ekpo stated. “Nigeria must position itself among the world’s top ten gas-consuming nations by then.

    Achieving this will require intensified drilling activities across all terrains—land, swamp, and offshore—and prioritizing the completion of critical gas processing and evacuation projects.”

    Ekpo described the ongoing divestments by major oil firms as a turning point for Nigeria’s energy landscape, highlighting the opportunity to ramp up production of both Associated Gas (AG) and Non-Associated Gas (NAG). He emphasised the need for strategic acceleration of project execution, modernization of existing infrastructure, and adoption of innovative extraction technologies.

    The minister underscored the importance of collaborating with international partners and technical experts to successfully execute key projects like the AKK and OB-3 pipelines, which are vital to linking gas reserves with domestic and industrial markets. He reiterated the goal of positioning Nigeria as a regional gas hub.

    Commending the NNPC/TotalEnergies joint venture for ending routine gas flaring, Ekpo urged other operators to follow suit, converting flared gas into economic value while reducing environmental impact. He also highlighted the need for faster project timelines, increased funding, and the use of public-private partnerships to address financial and technical constraints.

    Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), assured investors of a supportive regulatory environment and announced that dedicated gas assets will feature in upcoming bid rounds.

    Representing the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, Esege Esege conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s strong interest in unlocking the gas sector’s full potential to drive national development.

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    Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President of Gas, Power, and New Energy at NNPC Ltd., reaffirmed the company’s commitment to meeting national gas targets through collaboration across the value chain. He noted that all sectors currently receive the gas they need, and efforts are underway to make gas more affordable.

    Providing updates on infrastructure progress, Ogunleye reported that the AKK pipeline project is 78per cent complete, while the OB-3 pipeline stands at 97per cent, with both projects on track for timely delivery.

    The meeting, attended by top executives from NNPC Ltd., Shell, Seplat Energy, Renaissance Energy, TotalEnergies, NAE/AENR, and Esso Exploration, concluded with a shared commitment to unlocking Nigeria’s vast gas potential to fuel economic growth.

  • Nigeria targets1bcf daily gas production by 2030

    Nigeria targets1bcf daily gas production by 2030

    Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has urged major gas-producing companies operating in the country to take concrete steps to increase daily gas production by one billion standard cubic feet (bscf) per annum between 2025 and 2030 in other to meet the National gas production aspirations as well as bring an end to routine gas flaring.

    Ekpo, according to a statement, made the call at an engagement with upstream gas industry stakeholders at the NNPC Towers, Abuja, yesterday.

    According to the statement, Ekpo, at the meeting, stressed the need for accelerated growth in the sector to meet the Federal Government’s target of 12 billion scf of gas per day by 2030 from the current 7.3 billion scf production capacity.

    “We need to grow natural gas production by at least 1BCF annually till 2030. Nigeria must emerge among the top 10 natural gas-consuming nations by 2030.

    To achieve this, we must aggressively increase drilling operations in joint venture assets across all terrains, land, swamp, and offshore, and prioritise the completion of major gas processing and evacuation infrastructure projects,” Ekpo said.

    He described the recent divestments by major oil companies as a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector, noting that it presented opportunities to aggressively exploit and produce both Associated Gas (AG) and Non-Associated Gas (NAG) in the country.

    “Capitalising on these divestments requires a clear strategy to accelerate project timelines, modernise existing facilities, and deploy innovative extraction and processing technologies,” he added.

    The minister also stressed the importance of strengthening collaboration with international stakeholders and technical experts to ensure the successful execution of gas infrastructure projects, including the AKK and OB-3 pipelines.

    He said these projects are critical to connecting gas resources to domestic and industrial markets, supporting Nigeria’s ambition to become a regional hub for natural gas.

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    The Gas Minister while commending the NNPC/TotalEnergies JV for ending routine gas flaring in its operations, called on other operators to emulate same in order to reduce their carbon footprints and convert the flared gas to wealth for the nation.

    He also emphasised the need for accelerated timelines, enhanced resource allocation, and the exploration of public-private partnerships to overcome funding and technical challenges.

    The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, assured investors of a conducive environment to support the government’s targets for the gas sector and stated that the Commission has identified dedicated gas assets to be included in forthcoming bid rounds, even as the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, represented by Esege Esege, noted that President Bola Tinubu is keenly interested in the gas sector realizing its full potential and contributing to national growth and development.

    Also, Executive Vice President, Gas, Power, and New Energy NNPC Ltd., Olalekan Ogunleye, assured that NNPC Ltd. and its partners are working together across the gas value chain to meet the target.

    “At present, every industry in the domestic gas space is receiving the gas they require due to the very productive cross-sectional collaboration,” he said, adding that efforts are being made to improve affordability.

    Ogunleye also provided an update on the AKK and OB-3 pipeline projects, saying both have advanced to 78 per cent and 97 per cent stages of completion, respectively. We are working towards the timely completion of these projects,” he assured.

    The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders in the industry, including MD/CEOs of NNPC Ltd, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Seplat Energy, Renaissance Energy, Total Energies, NAE/AENR, and Esso Exploration, ended with a pledge to work towards unlocking Nigeria’s natural gas potential for national development.

  • Ekpo lauds EATECH’s gas pipeline management

    Ekpo lauds EATECH’s gas pipeline management

    The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has lauded Engineering Automation Technology Company (EATECH) for its ground breaking investments in research and development, leading to innovative solutions for gas pipeline infrastructure management in the country.

    During a recent visit to WrapMaster Global LLC, EATECH’s sister company based in Houston, Texas, USA, Ekpo commended the company’s bold strides in tackling complex challenges in the gas industry.

    On tour of the firm’s product display office and showroom, the Gas Minister was shown various solutions for gas pipeline leak repairs, corrosion control and mitigation and structural re-enforcement manufactured by the EATECH Affiliate Company in the United States of America. The minister praised the firm’s strategic partnership with WrapMaster Global highlighting the company’s commitment to global excellence.

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    “I am impressed by EATECH’s determination to push boundaries and set new standards in gas pipeline management.

    “The solutions showcased during my visit demonstrate a deep understanding of Nigeria’s unique challenges and a commitment to providing cutting-edge technologies that can withstand various terrains, including onshore, swamp, offshore and deepwater operating environments,” Ekpo said.

    EATECH’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Emmanuel Okon, attributed the company’s success to its robust research and development efforts.

    “Our products are designed to address the specific challenges faced by Nigeria’s gas pipeline infrastructure. With our innovative solutions, we aim to protect, strengthen, and extend the lifespan of pipelines, ensuring seamless operations for up to 200 years,” Okon explained.

    He thanked the Minister for the visit saying it was proof of his commitment to support indigenous companies driving innovation and excellence in the gas industry.

    He also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and industry operators for their support, which he noted has enabled EATECH to thrive as a local company capable of competing globally with high-quality products and standards.