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Kyari, who disclosed this in an address at the opening ceremony of the 41st Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, NAPE, conference taking in Lagos, charged stakeholders in the Nigerian oil and gas industry to adapt, evolve and lead in the ever-changing global energy landscape.
Represented by Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President in charge of Upstream, Kyari underscored the pivotal role of oil and gas exploration in shaping the future of the oil industry and emphasised the need for dedication, expertise and pursuit of knowledge in the quest to unlock new frontiers and push technological and economic boundaries within the industry.
He stressed NNPC’s dedication to embracing exploration, developing renewables, fostering innovation, adopting emerging technologies and implementing portfolio management as key drivers of success in the evolving energy landscape.
The NNPC GCEO expressed optimism that the NAPE Conference would yield solutions and positively impact the nation’s economic landscape.
He highlighted the absence of a perfect energy source and advocated for a diversified energy portfolio that leverages innovation and technology to harness the strengths of different energy sources.
The NAPE conference is an annual convergence of geologists and industry professionals engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. This year’s edition has as its theme “Repositioning the Oil and Gas Industry for Future Dynamics,” and seeks to advance the study and application of geosciences for the benefit of stakeholders.
