Ojulari, NNPC GCEO, supports NLNG’s gas master plan, hydrogen production to drive net-zero future
Oredola Adeola
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC Limited, holding a 49 percent stake in Nigeria LNG, has pledged support for NLNG’s Master Gas Plan and the commercial-scale production of hydrogen from natural gas using carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies to drive sustainability and a net-zero future.
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., made this known during a visit to the NLNG Plant in Bonny, Port Harcourt.
The GCEO outlined plans to strengthen gas infrastructure and expand into emerging opportunities in clean energy innovation, describing these as central to NNPC Ltd.’s strategy for positioning Nigeria’s energy sector in a competitive, low-carbon, and net-zero future.
Ojulari commended NLNG’s strong governance framework, commitment to sustainability, and exemplary asset integrity, which he described as hallmarks of operational excellence and a continuing source of national pride.
“NLNG is a beacon of governance, performance, transparency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s dynamic energy sector,” he said.
According to him, the visit provided an opportunity to engage with the NLNG team, assess operational progress, and identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement, enhance plant availability, and boost revenue generation for the nation.
He also emphasized NLNG’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s energy transition, economic stability, and industrial development.
Highlighting the importance of the ongoing Train 7 project, the NNPC GCEO described it as a catalyst for boosting Nigeria’s export capacity, creating thousands of jobs, and strengthening resilience in the global energy market.
Dr. Emeka Vitalis, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, in his comment during the visit, underscored NLNG’s strategic importance as both a lever for the energy transition and a pillar of economic stability.
He stressed the critical role of Train 7 in achieving Nigeria’s export targets and enhancing national resilience.
Dr. Vitalis emphasized that NLNG’s robust asset integrity provides a strong foundation for the company’s growth.
He also stressed that attaining zero emissions across the gas supply chain will be indispensable for the company’s long-term success in the energy transition era.