By Our Reporter 

The NLNG’s Managing Director and CEO, Philip Mshelbila has emphasised the urgent need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise gas supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments. 

He stated this during the visit of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bayo Ojulari to the NLNG plant on Bonny Island. 

These efforts, he said, would be essential to sustaining momentum of growth, deepening value delivery, and exploring future opportunities. Mshelbila stressed that NLNG will be better positioned to deliver consistent gas output, strengthen investor confidence, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy marketplace. 

Philip Mshelbila, briefed Engr. Ojulari on the company’s operations and business outlook. He described NNPCL as a dependable shareholder company,  committed to the development of NLNG, to secure the gas value chain, and to overcome the challenges experienced by the company in recent times. Mshelbila who welcomed Engr. Ojulari  and his team from NNPCL highlighted the importance of synergy in delivering the national energy goals.

In his remarks, Engr. Ojulari reaffirmed NLNG’s pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s energy transition, economic stability, and industrial growth.He  described NLNG as “a beacon of governance, performance, transparency, and sustainability” in the country’s dynamic energy sector. He noted that the visit provided an opportunity to connect with the team, assess NLNG’s operational progress, identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement, enhance plant availability, and boost revenue generation for the nation. He also highlighted plans for a dynamic Gas Master Plan and exploring opportunities for hydrogen collaborations with NLNG, in preparation for a net-zero future.The Permanent Secretary, Dr Vitalis, emphasised NLNG’s strategic importance as a lever for energy transition, and a pillar of economic stability. He underscored the critical role of Train 7 in achieving Nigeria’s export targets, and enhancing national resilience. Highlighting the need for strong asset integrity, he stated that ensuring zero emissions across the gas supply chain will be vital to NLNG’s long-term success in the transition era. He added that the company’s exemplary asset management remains a source of national pride.During the visit, Engr. Ojulari toured several key operational areas, including the main plant complex and the construction site for Train 7, a flagship expansion project set to increase NLNG’s production capacity significantly.