The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said that with the establishment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Kogi State, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) led by Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, was fast consolidating its role as profitable energy security oil company.
Recall that the NNPCL last week flagged off the construction of five mini LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, saying it was part of its commitment to driving the country’s gas revolution.
The initiative, aimed at expanding Nigeria’s domestic gas utilisation, is expected to boost energy access, support industrialisation, and create job opportunities.
Kyari, during the groundbreaking ceremony in Kogi State, emphasised that the location is strategic for the plants as the company’s pipeline network has already reached the area.
Reacting, Hon. Ugochinyere, in a statement, commended NNPCL and other stakeholders for their joint efforts in achieving the tremendous feat.
He described the initiative as a well-needed major change in the energy sector, noting that liquefied natural gas can help the country’s economy, create jobs, and improve air quality.
He assured Nigerians, NNPCL and various stakeholders of the Parliament’s continuous legislative interventions and support to ensure energy sufficiency for the country through such moves by the federal government.
