The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and UTM Offshore Limited on Thursday signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement for the construction of the nation’s first indigenous Floating LNG project to further bolster Nigeria’s energy security as well as promote the utilization of its abundant gas resources.
In his remark at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the NNPCL, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, describing the Floating LNG project as a “must-do” initiative for Nigeria, expressed the company’s readiness to secure gas feedstock towards the project.
This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday by the NNPCL, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Group Managing Director, UTM Offshore Ltd, 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.
In his remarks, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & 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.