By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja
The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited has called for more investments in the gas sector to stabilise supply and sustain the country’s economic growth.
Managing Director, NLNG, Philip Mshelbila, made the appeal when he received the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, at the Bonny Island Plant in Rivers State.
NLNG is a joint venture company of the NNPCL, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni. It plays a key role in Nigeria’s gas monetisation and export strategy.
In a company statement, Mr. Mshelbila was said to have noted that recent challenges in the energy sector required coordinated efforts and strategic investment to sustain growth and achieve Nigeria’s energy goals.
He said: “There is an urgent need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments.
“These efforts will be essential to sustaining the momentum of growth, deepening value delivery, and exploring future opportunities.”
According to him, increased funding in the sector will strengthen investor confidence, improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy market, and position NLNG to deliver steady gas output.
Stressing the importance of synergy among stakeholders in achieving national energy objectives, Mr. Mshelbila described NNPCL as a dependable shareholder committed to the growth and development of NLNG and the wider gas value chain.
There is an urgent need for deliberate investment in the gas sector to stabilise supply, de-risk critical infrastructure, and unlock upstream investments.
Responding, Mr Ojulari expressed support for NLNG’s growth and long-term sustainability agenda and reaffirmed NNPC’s strategic role in advancing the energy transition, promoting economic stability, and driving industrial development.
He said: “NLNG remains a beacon of governance, performance, transparency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s energy sector.”
According to him, the visit provided an opportunity for his team to engage with the NLNG management, to assess operational progress, and identify areas for improvement to enhance plant availability and boost national revenue.
He disclosed plans for a dynamic Gas Master Plan and potential hydrogen collaborations with NLNG, in line with Nigeria’s net-zero emissions target.
Mr Ojulari later toured key operational areas of the NLNG plant, including the main complex and the Train 7 construction site, which is expected to significantly increase the company’s production capacity.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Emeka Vitalis, described the NLNG as a key driver of energy transition and a pillar of the national economy.
He highlighted the importance of Train 7, and NLNG’s expansion project in meeting Nigeria’s gas export targets and strengthening national capacity.
He said: “Ensuring zero emissions across the gas supply chain will be vital to NLNG’s long-term success in the transition era. NLNG’s asset management practices remain a source of national pride.”
