The Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Philip Mshelbila, has highlighted the urgent need for increased investments in Nigeria’s gas sector to ensure a stable supply nationwide. Mshelbila made the call during a visit by the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to the NLNG plant on Bonny Island on Thursday.

According to a statement by NLNG’s Manager of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Mshelbila briefed Ojulari on the company’s operations and future plans, emphasizing the importance of strong collaboration between NLNG and NNPCL to secure the gas value chain.

“Deliberate investment in the gas sector is critical to stabilising supply, de-risking essential infrastructure, and attracting upstream investments,” Mshelbila said. He added that these measures are vital for sustaining growth, boosting investor confidence, and improving Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy market.

Ojulari praised NLNG for its contributions to the country’s energy transition, industrial development, and economic stability, describing the company as a model of governance, transparency, and performance in Nigeria’s energy sector. He also stressed the importance of advancing initiatives such as the Gas Master Plan and exploring hydrogen collaborations to support a net-zero future.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Emeka Vitalis, noted NLNG’s strategic role in achieving national export targets and strengthening energy resilience, particularly highlighting the significance of Train 7, a major expansion project aimed at significantly increasing production capacity.

During the visit, Ojulari toured key operational areas, including the main plant and the Train 7 construction site, accompanied by senior executives from NNPCL and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.