- NLNG urged deliberate investment in Nigeria’s gas sector to stabilise supply, unlock upstream opportunities, and sustain economic growth.
- Bayo Ojulari reaffirmed support for NLNG’s expansion projects, including Train 7 and potential hydrogen collaborations to advance Nigeria’s net-zero goals.
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has called for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise supply and sustain the country’s economic growth.
NLNG Managing Director Philip Mshelbila appealed while receiving Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Bayo Ojulari during an operational visit to the company’s Bonny Island plant, Rivers State.
“There is an urgent need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments,” Mshelbila said in a statement issued by NLNG’s Corporate Communications head Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku. “These efforts will be essential to sustaining growth, deepening value delivery, and exploring future opportunities.”
Meanwhile, Mshelbila said increased funding in the sector would strengthen investor confidence, enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy market, and position NLNG to deliver steady output. He stressed the need for synergy among stakeholders to achieve national energy objectives, describing NNPCL as a dependable shareholder committed to NLNG’s growth.
Ojulari reaffirmed NNPCL’s support for NLNG’s long-term sustainability agenda, citing its role in energy transition, economic stability, and industrial development. “NLNG remains a beacon of governance, performance, transparency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s energy sector,” he said.
He added that the visit provided an opportunity to assess operational progress and identify ways to improve plant availability and boost national revenue. Ojulari also disclosed plans for a dynamic Gas Master Plan and potential hydrogen collaborations with NLNG that align with Nigeria’s net-zero emission target.
During the visit, the NNPCL chief toured the NLNG main complex and the Train 7 construction site, which is expected to raise production capacity significantly.
In addition, Emeka Vitalis, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, described NLNG as a key driver of Nigeria’s energy transition and a pillar of the economy. He highlighted the Train 7 expansion project as crucial to achieving gas export targets and strengthening national capacity.
“Ensuring zero emissions across the gas supply chain will be vital to NLNG’s long-term success in the transition era. NLNG’s asset management practices remain a source of national pride,” Vitalis said.
NLNG, jointly owned by NNPCL, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni, plays a central role in Nigeria’s gas monetisation and export strategy.