Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo Archives

Total Deliveries Hit 613.7m MMBtu as Nigeria Supplies 68% of West African Gas Pipeline

With cumulative deliveries at 613.7 million MMBtu, Nigeria has supplied about 68 percent of the total gas volumes transported through the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP)...

Energy2 weeks ago

Ekpo Commends SPL, NCDMB Over Utorogu Gas Plant

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended Southfield Petroleum Limited (SPL) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for...

Energy2 weeks ago

NCDMB, Southfield Petroleum Partner on 200 MMSCFD Gas Plant

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and an indigenous company, Southfield Petroleum Limited (SPL) have joined forces on a project to increase domestic gas...

Gas development, a major carbon reduction move - Seplat Energy

Energy4 weeks ago

Decade of Gas: Ekpo Moves for Regional Gas Development, Collaboration To unlock Africa’s vast natural gas potential and address persistent energy deficits, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has moved for stronger regional collaboration intracontinent. This is even as Nigeria keeps pushing for Integrated Gas Market, Cross-Border Projects at the Ministerial Roundtable on Regional Gas Development and Cooperation in Africa, held in Abuja. At the event which had participation from the World Bank, Ekpo stressed that Africa’s energy future hinges not on the abundance of its resources but on collective action and coordinated strategies. Addressing ministers, development partners, and stakeholders, the minister highlighted the paradox of Africa’s energy landscape, noting that while the continent holds over 600 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves, more than 600 million people still lack access to electricity, with millions relying on traditional fuels for cooking. “This is not a question of resource availability, but one of coordination, infrastructure, and collective action,” he said. Ekpo described natural gas as a critical pathway to Africa’s self-reliance, capable of driving industrialisation, expanding energy access, and strengthening economic resilience. However, he emphasised that no single country can unlock this potential alone, underscoring regional cooperation as the cornerstone of sustainable development. He noted that Nigeria, with over 210 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves, is advancing its “Decade of Gas” initiative to position itself as a regional hub through partnerships with other African nations. He cited key cross-border projects already demonstrating the benefits of collaboration, including the West African Gas Pipeline, Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline, Nigeria–Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline, and the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline. To scale up impact across the continent, Ekpo outlined four priority areas for deepened cooperation. These include the development of regional gas supply and market frameworks, with a shift from fragmented national systems to integrated markets featuring transparent pricing, aggregated demand, and efficient cross-border trade. The Minister also emphasised the need to expand gas-to-power and clean cooking initiatives to ensure that gas development translates into tangible benefits such as reliable electricity and improved living standards for citizens. On financing, the minister called for innovative, climate-aligned funding models, including blended finance structures, increased private sector participation, and stronger collaboration with international partners like the World Bank. Ekpo further stressed the importance of harmonising policy and regulatory frameworks across countries to reduce investment risks and accelerate project delivery, pointing to Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act as a useful reference model. He described natural gas as Africa’s “transition fuel,” serving as a practical bridge for expanding energy access, supporting industrial growth, and lowering emissions intensity, while ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. The minister urged that the Abuja roundtable should move beyond discussions to deliver concrete outcomes, including clearly defined areas of cooperation, identification of priority bankable cross-border projects, and the establishment of institutional mechanisms to drive implementation. Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment, Ekpo said the country stands ready to collaborate, invest, and provide leadership where necessary in building an integrated African gas market. He concluded that aligning vision, coordinating actions, and committing to shared progress would enable Africa to transform from a continent of stranded gas resources into one of integrated energy prosperity. “The future of Africa’s energy lies not in isolated pipelines, but in connected systems, shared markets, and collective ambition,” he said.

To unlock Africa’s vast natural gas potential and address persistent energy deficits, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has moved for stronger...

Energy3 months ago

FG Seeks Africa, Global Partnerships for Affordable, Clean Energy—Tinubu

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed readiness to collaborate with African nations, global partners and the private sector to deliver cleaner, affordable, inclusive, and more...

Business3 months ago

Dangote, NNPC Ltd Ink Gas Supply Accord

An enhanced gas supply deal that will ensure adequate supply to meet ongoing expansion projects by Dangote Group has been signed by the Dangote Industries Limited...

Energy3 months ago

NNPC Unveils Gas Master Plan 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has unveiled a ten-year Gas Master Plan 2026 (GMP 2026). Biztellers reports that going by the GMP 2026,...

Business2 years ago

FG Lauds Savannah Energy’s Investment In Nigeria

The Federal Government has praised Savannah Energy, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, for its substantial investment in Nigeria’s...