Mohammed Shosanya
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and UTM Offshore Limited have today in Abuja signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement for the construction of the nation’s first indigenous Floating LNG project.
The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari expressed NNPCL’s readiness to secure gas feedstock towards the project.
The Group Managing Director, UTM Offshore Limited, Mr. Julius Rone, expressed his delight at the partnership with NNPC Ltd, stating that this milestone achievement showcased the capability of indigenous companies to collaborate with world-class energy conglomerates to drive growth in Nigeria’s energy sector.
He further explained that apart from significantly cutting down on gas flaring and supporting the country’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, the project would also create over 7,000 job opportunities, contributing to the nation’s economic growth and development.
Also speaking, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy,Mr. Mohammed Abdulkabir Ahmed said the project aligned perfectly with NNPC Ltd’s goals of ensuring energy availability, affordability, and sustainability while also generating revenue through exports.
