The Nigeria LNG Limited has restated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions to meet evolving global market expectations.
The Deputy Managing Director of NLNG, Olakunle Osobu, said part of the company’s multifaceted strategy for energy transition included incorporating Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies, harnessing renewables, implementing a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas and Energy Management Plan, and modernising its LNG carrier fleet to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Osobu spoke during a panel session at the just-concluded 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) on the topic: “LNG and Domestic Gas Solutions: Paving the path for Africa’s Energy and Industrial Evolution”
As part of efforts for Africa to harness its vast energy potential, he said the successful achievement of net zero would drive economic growth and industrial evolution.
He disclosed that NLNG has embarked on a fleet renewal initiative as part of its commitment to operational efficiency, incorporating modern LNG carriers such as its chartered vessels, LNG AKTORAS and LNG AXIOS II.
These state-of-the-art vessels, he said, replaced older steam-powered ships, significantly reducing carbon emissions, enhancing fuel efficiency, and reinforcing NLNG’s leadership in value-chain decarbonisation.
Osobu emphasised the need for innovative strategies to overcome challenges and unlock opportunities in Africa’s energy sector, pointing at liquefied natural gas (LNG) and domestic gas solutions as enablers of Africa’s energy transformation.
With the completion of Train 7, he said NLNG was already considering the development of an eighth train to further solidify its position as a top global LNG producer.
Highlighting innovative financing models, Osobu advocated for blended financing through public-private partnerships (PPPs), sovereign wealth funds, and development finance institutions, like the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Afreximbank.
He also underlined the importance of green and transition bonds in funding low-carbon LNG projects and efficiency upgrades.
On key bottlenecks hindering Africa’s energy and industrial growth, Osobu called for attention of stakeholders in the industry to address the underutilisation of existing LNG capacity, security concerns, upstream gas supply disruptions, regulatory uncertainties, and inadequate local infrastructure.
He also called for policy reforms, increased technological investments, and improved security frameworks to attract global investors and accelerate energy transformation.
Despite challenges, particularly in gas supply, he said NLNG remained committed to maintaining Africa’s competitive footprint in the global gas trade, while continuing to invest in sustainable solutions that support Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth.
