- PDTF and NNPC signed an MoU to jointly advance research, innovation, and human capital development in petroleum and renewable energy.
- The partnership will connect academia, industry, and government to develop emerging technologies, boost local content, and commercialise solutions.
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive research, innovation, and development in Nigeria’s petroleum and renewable energy sectors.
Meanwhile, the agreement, signed in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13, formalises collaboration between PTDF and NNPCL’s Research, Technology and Innovation arm (NNPC RTI Ltd) to develop emerging technologies for sustainable oil and gas operations, energy efficiency, and energy security.
In addition, PTDF Executive Secretary Ahmed Galadima Aminu said the partnership will strengthen links between academia, industry, and government, ensuring research translates into practical solutions. He added that both organisations will jointly invest in human capital development through training programmes, innovation skills initiatives, and knowledge-sharing platforms to produce a new generation of highly skilled energy professionals.
“This MoU is a commitment to national progress,” Aminu said. “It will foster local content, technology transfer, and commercialisation, reinforcing Nigeria’s position in energy innovation and sustainable development.”
Furthermore, NNPCL Executive Vice President for Business Services Sophia Mbakwe described the agreement as strategic and timely, reflecting a shared resolve to address real-world challenges, deliver scalable solutions, and advance local content.
“Innovation, research, and human capacity development are essential to sustaining competitiveness and maintaining Nigeria’s leadership in the energy sector,” she said. “Our collaboration through NNPC RTI will open new frontiers in applied research, market-relevant innovation, and technological self-reliance, supporting economic growth and energy transition goals.”