Nigeria’s LNG capacity to hit 30MT per annum – NLNG

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has stated that the Train 7 Project will expand Nigeria’s LNG production capacity from 22 Metric Tons (MT) to 30MT per annum.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila, stated this over the weekend when the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Omatsola Ogbe, visited the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) training centre, Maritime Centre for Excellence (MCOE) in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State.

He explained that the project would boost the nation’s economy by creating jobs and driving sustainable development and reinforce Nigeria’s position as a formidable player in the global energy market.

Represented by the NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr Olakunle Osobu, Dr Mshelbila, lauded the NCDMB’s unwavering support for the Train 7 Project, describing the partnership as a shining example of the public-private collaboration that can drive Nigeria’s industrial growth.

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He emphasised that NLNG’s Nigerian Content deliverables showcased the power of strategic collaboration and capacity building, aligning with the NCDMB’s broader objectives and contributing to national development goals.

He reiterated that “Nigerian Content” was not just a regulatory requirement for NLNG but a core business strategy, saying they are committed to going beyond compliance, embracing “Nigerian Content” as a fundamental part of their vision in helping to build a better Nigeria.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary NCDMB, Ogbe, commended the significant “Nigerian Content” strides achieved in the NLNG Train 7 Project.

He emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for “Nigerian Content” in the oil and gas industry.

He disclosed that Train 7 Project had significantly boosted local capacity through the production of ancillary components and accessories within Nigeria, contributing directly to the project’s successful execution.

He commended the recent presidential directives on local content implementation, which mandate that contracts in the oil and gas sector be awarded exclusively to local companies with proven in-country capabilities, as instrumental to these achievements.

He lauded NLNG’s management for achieving 52 million man-hours on the Train 7 project with zero lost time injury (LTI), assuring the board’s support for the project to succeed.

He said: “The accomplishments we are witnessing today at the NLNG Train 7 Project are a testament to the NLNG’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian Content. This project stands as a beacon of what we can achieve when we prioritise our local industries and talents.”