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‎Lagos State targets 1m cylinders distribution in five yrs

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…takes LPG campaign to grass root
 
In a bid to encourage the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG also known as cooking gas,  in Lagos, the State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has taken the use of cooking gas campaign to the grass root with the distribution of free EKO Gas cylinders and accessories to residents of Alimosho Local Government Area.

Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mrs. Regina Iyabo Obasa disclosed that the Lagos State Government is determined to ensure that Lagos homes imbibe the use of LPG because of its inherent advantages.

She disclosed that Lagos State Government introduced Eko Gas Scheme as a domestic fuel of choice for Lagosians in order to reduce carbon emissions from the use of firewood and kerosene and because of its inherent advantages such as being cleaner, healthier, safe, more efficient and convenient to use for cooking.

The Permanent Secretary said ‘’Lagos State Government is set to introduce one million gas cylinders to Lagos homes in the next five years to make the use of LPG a success. 
 
This exercise of sensitizing and distributing free Eko Gas stove cylinders to Lagosians has been undertaken in Isolo LCDA, Eredo LCDA, and Badagry Central LCDA.’’

She continued that the State in conjunction with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has mapped out plans to sensitize and distribute Eko gas cylinders with full accessories to other LGA/LCDA  every week till the end of year 2014.

Speaking at the event, representative of the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Adewuyi Makinde enjoined Lagosians and in particular residents of Alimosho to embrace the use of a cleaner fuel for cooking. 
 
He disclosed that LPG popularly called cooking gas is the cleanest and most efficient fuel available today. 
 
He reiterated the determination of his organisation to partner with Lagos State Government in safeguarding the environment against hazardous substances emitted while cooking with charcoal, firewood and kerosene.

Welcoming guests to the event, the Chairman of the Local Development Area, Hon. Israel Olusola Adekunle represented by the Head, Human Resources, Mr. Oluwo Ojo expressed his delight at the initiative saying ‘’ words cannot express how delighted and inspired my humble self and members of my cabinet are because this initiative which is clearly an indication of tremendous democratic development and equitable distribution of the dividends of democracy’’.

He re-echoed the importance of switching to the use of LPG which he said is possibly the cleanest and most efficient fuel available today. 
 
He said further ‘’ through the use of LPG in rural and low income household, Lagosians can be assured of better health, a cleaner environment and more efficient and faster cooking times’’.

Present at the sensitization programme where notable politicians, clerics, market women leaders, youth leaders, council workers and Community leaders in the Area.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of free Eko Gas stove cylinders to residents of the locality including former NULGE National Deputy President Alhaji Arashi Omikunle and some food vendors.

The sensitization on the use of LPG and the distribution of free portable Eko Gas stove cylinders commenced three weeks ago at the Isolo LCDA. The campaign train had visited Eredo LCDA  and Badagry LCDA. The campaign continues next week with a visit to Orile Agege LCDA.

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Platform Petroleum targets a billion-dollar investment

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Announces ambitious expansion plans

 

Platform Petroleum says the company is targeting a billion-dollar investment as it announces an ambitious strategic plan to bring 3 marginal fields into production by 2025, with a target of 10,000 barrels of oil and at least 50 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, USA, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Chairman of Platform Petroleum said that the company has scheduled a roadshow in London this June 2024 to raise extra funding to finance their ambitious expansion plans.

“The upcoming roadshow aims to attract equity partners and prepare for future opportunities, targeting a billion-dollar investment. We are seeking partners ready to invest in Nigeria’s oil and gas potential.

Our goal is to showcase the country’s vast opportunities and its potential to international investors” Lulu-Briggs said.
Platform Petroleum’s roadshow in London will highlight the company’s efficient production, upgraded flow stations, increased capacity, and achievements in nearly zero emissions.

With about one percent gas flare currently, Platform aims for zero gas flares by the last quarter.

“Nigeria is a vast market, and Platform Petroleum is thinking big. With the government’s ambitious plans, such as the Lagos-Calabar coastal line, Platform is poised for growth; pushing itself to the next level, building on a strong foundation and following Seplat’s successful precedent”, Lulu-Briggs said.

Despite being a small company, he emphasized that Platform Petroleum has demonstrated significant success and efficiency, showcasing that smaller oil and gas entities can indeed achieve remarkable feats adding that he believes that the company deserves recognition and more assets.

“Platform Petroleum is ambitious, aspiring to become a tier-1 company akin to international oil companies (IOCs) or a tier-2 company like Seplat. Interestingly, Seplat originated from Maurel & Prom, Shebah Petroleum, and Platform Petroleum, and today stands as a major player in the industry.

This history underlines Platform’s potential for substantial growth”, Lulu-Briggs said.
Furthermore, the Platform Petroleum Chairman said that the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is a crucial event for promoting Nigeria’s significant market potential.

“Partnering with the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) at OTC is key to attracting investment. The current proactive government understands the necessity for economic growth, and Platform is prepared to leverage every opportunity in the oil and gas industry to contribute to this expansion”, he concluded.

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NNPC JV Unveils New Crude Oil Grade ‘Nembe’, Commences Exports With 1,900 Barrels

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The NNPC/Aiteo Joint venture has announced the introduction of Nembe Crude Oil Grade, a new crude oil grade into the international crude oil market.

 

The announcement of the Nembe Crude Oil Blend, produced by Aiteo, the Operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 Joint Venture (JV), was made at the ongoing Argus European Crude Conference in London, on Tuesday.

 

OML 29, an asset located onshore Nigeria, is operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration & Production Ltd, Africa’s leading indigenous hydrocarbon producer, following a historic acquisition from Shell in 2014.

 

NNPCL Boss, Engr. Mele Kyari

The Nembe Crude was previously blended with the popular Bonny Light grade and exported via the Bonny Oil & Gas Terminal.

The unique selling point of the Nembe Crude Oil grade with an API gravity was highlighted by both the Aiteo E & P and NNPC Limited Leadership at the Argus Conference in London.

The Nembe Crude Oil grade also has a low sulphur content and low carbon footprint due to flare gas elimination, fitting perfectly into the required spec of major buyers in Europe.

Two cargoes of 950,000 barrels each of the Nembe Crude Oil grade have since been exported to France and the Netherlands. With its attractive Assay of API 29 and low sulphur content, the Nembe Crude Oil grade commands a premium to the global Brent benchmark.

 

With the NNPC-Aiteo OML 29 JV back on-stream, Nigeria now boasts of an additional crude oil export of 2 Cargoes at 950,000 barrels each per month and 1.2 Bcf of export gas monthly.

 

This remarkable achievement signals the commencement of activities at Nigeria’s newest crude oil terminal, the Nembe Crude Oil Export Terminal (NCOET), which was licensed in line with the extant laws and Crude Oil Terminal establishment regulations.

 

The terminal was conceived as a Floating Storage and Offloading Vessel (FSO) with a storage capacity of two (2) Million Barrels and the ability to offload crude oil to any export tanker from AFRAMAX to Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC).

 

It has a loading capacity of 25,000 barrels per hour and will be exporting over 3.6 million barrels of Crude oil monthly at full scale of operation.

 

Currently, hydrocarbon production from OML 29, which was hitherto constrained due to evacuation challenges owing to the security issues around the Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) corridor, has now been resolved through a collaborative and creative approach that led to the innovation of the Alternative Crude Oil Evacuation Solution.

 

The Argus European Crude Conference 2023 in London is a gathering of energy majors, refiners, NOCs, traders, financial institutions, and other representatives from across the global oil markets. The event also provides a critical opportunity for business leaders to connect, discuss, share and learn from one another.

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NNPCL, NCDMB, Oil Majors Agree Improved Efficiencies

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Major players in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria led by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have covenanted to optimise operations by reducing contracting cycle to not more than 180 days.

A statement issued by the company disclosed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was endorced on Monday in Abuja at the company’s head office.

Other parties to the the contract include, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, (NCDMB) and international oil companies.

Biztellers reports that an optimised contracting cycle was expected to improve the ease of doing business, reduce cost and drive efficiency, which would eventually translate to production growth, increased revenues, and ultimately improved profitability.

In addition, the MoU was expected to contribute significantly to the double-digit economic growth rate agenda of the Federal Government and generate value for all stakeholders, including investors, companies, host communities and Nigeria.

Notable elements in the framework of the MoU, going by the statement, included a reduction of the contracting cycle for open competitive tender, selective tender, and single sourcing tender to 180, 178, and 128 working days respectively.

This was in contrast with the current best effort performance of 327, 333, and 185 working days respectively.

According to Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, signing the agreement portends exciting times for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, in addition to standing as a bold testimony that the company was plunging into the future of hope, productivity and success.

Kyari, represented at the occasion by Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPCL, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, pointed out that with oil and gas as the bedrock of Nigeria’s economy, there was need to get the contracting process in the Industry right so as to get the economy back on track.

In his remarks, Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Simbi Wabote, described the MoU as a way forward and a critical step towards enhancing the nation’s crude oil production.

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