SHELL CALLS FOR SUSTAINED ACTION TO MAKE GAS NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT ENGINE
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Senior leaders of the Shell Energy Nigeria organization emphasized that Nigeria must take sustained actions to attract and retain investments in the gas sector to drive economic growth and industrialization. Speaking at the 3rd edition of the Gas Investment Forum in Lagos, they highlighted key infrastructure investments, policy consistency, and partnerships as crucial enablers for tapping the nation’s vast gas resources.
Key points:
– Collaboration is key : IOCs bring international experience, capital, and technical expertise, while local independents offer agility and market insight.
– Building domestic capacity : Partnerships should focus on developing engineering, supply chain, and operations skills.
– Infrastructure expansion : Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) is building gas hubs in Port Harcourt, Aba, Ota, Yenagoa, and plans to extend to other cities.
Markus Hector (General Manager, Shell Energy Nigeria) and Ralph Gbobo (Managing Director, SNG) made these remarks during separate sessions, stressing that consistent policies and strong partnerships are vital to unlocking Nigeria’s gas potential.
He described infrastructure “as the backbone of Nigeria’s gas industrialisation journey, saying investments in this area “will not only improve access but also reduce costs and emissions, making gas a more viable option for industries and communities.”
Ralph said policy clarity and consistency is essential for attracting long-term capital while “effective collaboration is the catalyst for scale and innovation.”
He added: “The opportunities are immense, gas will continue to support Nigeria’s energy transition, providing reliable power while displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, enhance job creation, industrial diversification, and regional trade. The success of these levers will be a collaborative effort from both the public and private sectors.”
The Gas Investment Forum brought together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders on investment opportunities across the gas value chain—upstream, midstream and downstream.
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