Ejekwu Chidiebere
Nigeria LNG Limited has called on the Federal Government to provide very clear carbon regulatory template as the world shifts toward decarbonization.
The company said such regulations were fundamental to unlocking new technical and commercial opportunities even for Nigerian vendors in the evolving energy transition landscape.
Head of Energy Transition (Non-Technical) at the NLNG – Ayogu Ugochukwu made this known during his presentation at the 2025 Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Bayelsa State.
While outlining key opportunities for Nigerian content in the evolving energy transition landscape, Ayogu stated that the energy transition presents abundance of prospects for local participation.
He noted that the global shift toward decarbonization was opening up new technical and commercial roles for Nigerian vendors across various sectors.
He also highlighted the pivotal role of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in advancing policy advocacy, implementing capacity development initiatives, and coordinating industry efforts to drive sustainable growth.
Reaffirming that Nigerian vendors can actively participate across the entire energy value chain—from upstream gas supply to LNG shipping—by offering services in areas such as Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV), the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), renewable energy, and other low-carbon operations.
According to him, there is a growing demand for skills and services in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, flare gas capture, leak detection, clean energy solutions, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance.
While speaking on the country’s emerging carbon market, Ayogu referenced Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, stating that local businesses may be generating revenue through the sale of verified emissions reductions sooner than anticipated.
He invited credible and innovative Nigerian companies to partner with Nigeria LNG in co-developing sustainable energy solutions that will deliver long-term impact.
“The time to act is now,” he said, stressing that building indigenous capacity today will define Nigeria’s position as a leader in Africa’s energy transition tomorrow.