NNPC Ltd Moves to Revive Brass, OK LNG Projects
CHIGOZIE AMADI
In its continued bid to maximise the nation’s abundant gas resources for economic
development and prosperity, NNPC Ltd has begun discussions with investors towards
bringing back two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects, Brass and Olokola LNG projects.
NNPC Ltd’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Umar Ajiya disclosed this on the sidelines of
the ongoing 2024 Gas Technology Conference and Exhibition (Gastech), in Houston, United
States, on Thursday.
Brass LNG and OK LNG are two LNG projects with the potential of manifold economic
benefits for the country which include job creation, power generation, revenue generation
and economic diversification. The multi-billion dollar projects were however stalled due to
unfavourable market dynamics and slow decision-making by the political class in the past.
“In the past, gas prices went down, the economics of the projects meant a high Capital
Expenditure (CAPEX) and this was a dis-incentive for investors and partners. Also, there was
slow decision-making by the political class,”’ the CFO added.
While describing NNPC Ltd as a commercially driven Company which recognises timely
project development and execution, the CFO said there are abundant gas resources in
many parts of the world and therefore, the earlier Nigeria makes smart decisions to bring
partners to the table, the better.
Ajiya commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support in driving new projects in
the Industry through the Presidential Executive Orders on Oil & Gas Reforms.
“We are also happy to have the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has provided fiscal incentives
for investors and is creating the enabling environment that has rekindled hope in the
energy sector.”
Ajiya described Gastech as an avenue for NNPC Ltd to learn new technologies which will
help the Company decarbonise its operations and promote its abundant LNG resources to
the global market.
Gastech is the world’s leading forum dedicated to delivering a more sustainable energy
future by bringing together experts who brainstorm to create pathways towards global
energy security for lasting climate impact.
