- NNPC Ltd renews its commitment to upgrading downstream infrastructure across Nigeria to enhance energy efficiency and resilience.
- Strengthened collaboration remains essential to innovation, competitiveness, and long-term stability in the oil and gas sector.
The NNPC downstream infrastructure programme is now a key pillar of Nigeria’s energy transformation. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed its determination to strengthen downstream facilities nationwide. This renewed focus highlights the company’s mission to enhance collaboration, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability throughout the energy value chain.
Speaking at the 2025 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Bayo Ojulari restated NNPC’s goal of building a stronger, more resilient network. Themed “Energy Sustainability: Beyond Boundaries & Competition,” the conference brought together policymakers, regulators, investors, and innovators to discuss Africa’s energy future.
Ojulari explained that while competition has long inspired growth, collaboration now fuels the next stage of progress. In his view, shared innovation will help the sector grow faster and more sustainably. As part of this goal, NNPC Ltd is building new facilities and upgrading existing ones to strengthen the NNPC downstream infrastructure network.
These improvements will support storage, transportation, and product distribution. Consequently, they will open more opportunities for strategic partnerships and increase overall efficiency. Additionally, they will ensure that energy delivery remains stable and cost-effective for domestic and regional markets.
Ojulari also highlighted the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) as a turning point for Nigeria’s energy reforms. He noted that transparent regulations have boosted investor confidence and encouraged private-sector participation. In addition, targeted incentives have increased investment in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and small-scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects. As a result, Nigeria is steadily moving towards cleaner and more diverse energy sources.
He called on stakeholders to use the OTL platform to address shared challenges and create enduring partnerships. Success, he stressed, will depend on finding a balance between profitability and sustainability while ensuring energy access for all Nigerians.
In conclusion, the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week continues to unite industry leaders, service providers, and investors across the continent. Through collaboration and innovation, it promotes practical solutions for Africa’s growing energy needs. With its ongoing investment in people, technology, and infrastructure, NNPC Ltd is positioning Nigeria at the centre of Africa’s energy transformation.