The Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference 2024 Panel Discussion – Delivering a Thriving
Domestic Gas Market
NOG Energy Week themed ‘Showcasing Opportunities, Driving Investment, and Meeting
Energy Demand’, was held in Abuja from June 30 to July 4, 2024.
This event convened energy stakeholders to engage in transformative dialogues to transform
Nigeria’s energy mix through deliberation and action. It also focused on the strategies that will
be employed by the Nigerian government and private sector leaders to navigate the emerging
business environment – helping to set the nation’s energy agenda for the next 12 months and
beyond.
Amongst the many insightful discussions, networking, and collaborations that happened during
this event, the Acting Managing Director and Gas Asset Manager of Neconde Energy Limited, Engr Chi Chi Emenike, moderated a session.
The conversation and highly impactful panel session titled “Delivering a Thriving Domestic Gas
Market” brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing
Nigeria’s domestic Gas market. The dialogue focused on critical issues such as policy
frameworks, infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and the role of technology in
advancing the gas industry.
Engr Chi Chi Emenike tried to get her panellists to make the conversations slightly “no holds
barred” to create depths towards actionable insights and practical steps that can be taken to
ensure the sustainability and expansion of Nigeria’s domestic gas market.
The discussion not only highlighted current challenges but also showcased innovative solutions
and collaborative efforts necessary to drive growth in the sector.
Neconde Energy Limited a JV owner of OML42 is laden with rich Gas Assets and continues to
strive to commercialize these Resources as well as drive conversations plus collaborations to
support Sustainable Gas Development in Nigeria.
The session was great as so many positive reviews was gotten.
PANELISTS included:
Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream
Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, NNPC Limited
Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)
Julius Rone OFR, Group Managing Director, UTM FLNG Limited
Felix Ekundayo, President, NLPGA
