The Nigerian government has taken a step towards strengthening its gas sector regulatory framework through partnership with the United Kingdom\u2019s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets.<\/p>\n
The partnership was sealed during a high-level meeting in London between Nigeria\u2019s Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, and officials from the UK\u2019s Ofgem and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.<\/p>\n
According to the statement signed by Mr. Ekpo\u2019s media aide, Louis Ibah, the collaboration aims to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria\u2019s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas networks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Federal Government also seeks to draw insights from Ofgem\u2019s practices in promoting investor confidence and consumer protection,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
It added that during the meeting, the Nigerian minister emphasised the need for strong collaboration between Nigerian and UK-based firms to boost investment in gas development, stressing that partnerships between the two countries could attract investments to bolster Nigeria\u2019s gas infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Ekpo also highlighted the importance of developing regulatory frameworks that support the integration of renewable gases, such as hydrogen, into Nigeria\u2019s energy mix.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy fostering partnerships between Nigerian entities and UK-based firms, we can attract investments that will bolster our gas infrastructure, ensuring efficient delivery and utilisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigeria is committed to reducing methane emissions and promoting decarbonisation in our upstream operations. Let us continue to forge pathways that lead to a more prosperous and energy-secure future,\u201d Ekpo said.<\/p>\n
He also requested for Ofgem\u2019s experience in overseeing emissions management.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, lauded the engagement, describing it as a timely intervention for Nigeria\u2019s regulatory development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Osprey Investments bridging the gap, we are tapping into global expertise to build a resilient, transparent, and investor-friendly midstream framework,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to the statement, both the Ministry and NMDPRA have reiterated their commitment to sustained collaboration with Ofgem to drive reforms that align Nigeria\u2019s gas sector with global sustainability and economic goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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