The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has taken a significant step to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic energy infrastructure by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Gas Holdings Limited and Peiyang Chemical Singapore PTE Ltd. (PCCS). The agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration across Nigeria’s natural gas value chain, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) development and gas-powered industrial projects.
The signing ceremony, held at NNPCL’s headquarters in Abuja, was attended by key executives, including Group CEO Dr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Executive Vice President for Gas, Power & New Energy Olalekan Ogunleye, and General Manager of NNPC Gas & Power Investment Services Ibrahim Hamza. The MoU aims to leverage international expertise to accelerate projects from technical feasibility to commercial operations, strengthening the domestic energy sector.
Under the agreement, joint projects will target flare-gas-to-LNG conversion, floating LNG units, and onshore LNG infrastructure. The partnership also includes gas-fired power generation and industrial facilities using domestic gas, ensuring that Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources contribute directly to job creation, reliable electricity supply, and industrial growth. PCCS Managing Director Tim Tian emphasized that fast-tracking scalable gas infrastructure is critical for turning Nigeria’s resources into sustainable economic opportunities.
In a related development, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) completed its 2026 Insurance Risk Engineering Survey at the Omotosho and Sapele Power Plants. The survey assessed equipment condition, operational safety, maintenance protocols, and environmental risks, aiming to safeguard critical infrastructure and reduce operational vulnerabilities. This initiative aligns with global safety and risk management standards and is part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability of Nigeria’s power generation.
Experts note that risk engineering and infrastructure partnerships like NNPCL’s MoU are vital as Nigeria addresses long-standing challenges in its energy sector. By combining international technical expertise with domestic priorities, these initiatives could help close gaps in electricity generation, boost industrial growth, and strengthen the country’s energy resilience for years to come.
source: The guardian