The Nigerian Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with genuine investors in unlocking the full potential of the country’s natural gas resource for national growth and development, Leadership News reports.
Ekpo stated this in an address at the Americas Energy Summit and Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, a statement by his spokesman, Louis Ibah indicated. The conference had as its theme: “The Role of Natural Gas, LNG & Hydrogen in Decarbonising Global Energy Markets.”
The minister informed the audience that Nigeria is open for business and was willing to partner with foreign investors and countries with the requisite technologies and experience in the production and development of the country’s hydrogen resources.
“We extend an invitation to international partners, stakeholders, and investors to collaborate with us in unlocking the full potential of our natural gas resources. Recognizing the importance of innovation and diversification in the energy sector, Nigeria actively explores opportunities in hydrogen production and deployment,” Ekpo declared.
He went on to acknowledge hydrogen’s transformative potential in reducing carbon emissions and fostering a sustainable energy future. And revealed that the Nigerian government is actively setting up the framework for its development.
“In this pursuit, we are seeking collaborations with countries that have developed expertise and capacity in hydrogen technologies. We believe that international partnerships are essential in fostering knowledge exchange and leveraging collective capabilities for the advancement of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy solution,” he added.
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Hydrogen Production, Devt: Nigeria Open To Foreign Investors, Technologies – Minister
