– preparing for launch of Train 8
– increasing domestic has supplies to 500, 000MT
OpeOluwani Akintayo
Lagos — The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG Limited has said it is committed to providing a cleaner production environment in Nigeria as a way of supporting the country’s energy transition target.
Engr. Falade Leye, General Manager, Production, NLNG said this during the CEO Round Table at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit, N.I.E.S holding in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to him, NLNG’s investments are emission compliant as the company seeks to ensure that its portfolios are attractive to both consumers and investors.
“At NLNG, we value cleaner production environment, and we have worked to make sure we don’t have issues with our host communities over the years.
“This year’s conference is actually about NLNG, and our dream is to reduce flare in Nigeria. So far, we have been able to reduce gas flare from from over 65% to the current 20%”, he said, adding that the achievements goes a long way in ensuring a smooth energy transition.
This year’s N.I.E.S, the 5th edition, is themed; ‘Revitalizing the Industry: Fuel and Energy Transition.
Falade said despite being eulogised for the Train 7, NLNG is already preparing for Train 8.
He disclosed that from 50, 000 metric tonnes of gas delivered into the Nigerian economy at the start of its business about 22 years Ago, supply was increased to 400, 000 metric tonnes in 2020, saying that the management has asked the company to increase supply to 500, 000 metric tonnes.
On his part, Osagie Okunbor, Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, said the country the company is committed to meeting target to net zero emissions by 2030.
Mele Kyari, CEO, NNPC Limited, said the state firm is poised towards replacing dirty fuels with clean fuel by making sure factories and industries run on gas.
“We are also building has pipelines to enable us deliver has even to industries far from our fields.
“Energy transition is real, and we have to do something about it by localising our business when our partners eventually divest and leave the country”, he said.
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