NLNG blames insecurity for underperformance
Sopuruchi Onwuka
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has laments incessant attacks on its pipeline facilities, blaming the situation for underutilization of capacity at its plans in Bonny.
Managing Director, Mr Phillip Mshelbila, stated in Abuja that insecurity in the operating environment has continued to inflict downtimes on the company.
He called for energy security to be made national priority and emphasised the need for proactive measures to protect energy infrastructure in order to drive sustainable growth.
Dr Mshelbila whole was on a panel session titled at the 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), noted that that gas infrastructure in the industry remains vulnerable.
He gas pipeline sabotage would cripple the industry if adequate protection is not provided.
Mshelbila stated that NLNG was focused on boosting both domestic and regional energy access, adding that the company was making smaller-scale investments to retain more gas for local consumption.
He noted that a major step in this direction was NLNG’s decision to domesticate 100% of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply for the Nigerian market.
Beyond the domestic market, Mshelbila remarked that the Company was also working towards enhancing regional energy security. He revealed that, as part of the Train 7 project, the company was constructing a third jetty to support small-scale vessels in supplying gas across Africa’s coastal markets.
Additionally, he said the company was supporting the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) in connecting Bonny Island to the mainland to facilitate LPG trucking, thereby strengthening domestic gas distribution. This initiative is expected to boost West Africa’s energy distribution network, positioning NLNG as a key player in the region’s energy landscape, he noted.
Mshelbila also emphasised the need for clear and consistent regulatory frameworks to attract long-term investments.
Through proactive methane reduction, low-carbon innovations, and impactful social initiatives, Mshelbila remarked that NLNG’s commitment to local content and sustainability aligned with global energy transition priorities, stating that NLNG was building investor confidence and demonstrating long-term value.
