By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Mr. Mele Kyari, has disclosed the crucial role of natural gas in achieving energy security and sustainable development in Nigeria.
Kyari, spoke at the public presentation of the book, “The Rise of Gas: From Gaslink to the Decade of Gas” authored by Engr. Charles A. Osezua.
He noted that the book aligns with the Federal Government’s “Decade of Gas” initiative, aimed at optimising Nigeria’s abundant gas reserves for both domestic consumption and international export.
He said, with the substantial gas reserves exceeding 200 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) and the potential to reach 600 Tcf, Nigeria could leverage the gas resource for sustainable development, energy security, and job creation.
Represented by NNPC Ltd.’s Head of Relationship and Stakeholder Management, Mrs. Oluwakemi Olumuyiwa, the GCEO also emphasised the importance of documenting Nigeria’s gas sector.
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye in a statement on Wednesday said, the GCEO underscored the significance of prioritising natural gas production and supply, particularly in the context of geopolitical dynamics and energy security in the global economy.
Kyari added that, as a key stakeholder, NNPC Ltd. has played a leading role in advancing the “Decade of Gas” agenda through strategic investments in critical gas infrastructure such as pipelines and processing facilities.
In his remarks, the author, Engr. Charles Osezua, who described the unveiling of “The Rise of Gas” as his contribution to Nigeria’s energy literature, expressed gratitude to the NNPC Ltd. for its support towards the book launch.
Osezua said NNPC Ltd.’s participation at the occasion underscores the company’s commitment to fostering knowledge sharing and innovation within the gas industry.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Impact Investors Foundation and former Group Executive Director of NNPC, Engr. Afolabi Oladele, lauded the book for its comprehensive insights into the gas value chain, saying it will be relevant to policymakers amid the global energy transition.
