Participation in the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES)
PCCS and the China Gas Delegation participated in the NIES (Nigeria International Energy Summit). During their visit, they exchanged ideas and took photos with several oil and gas field general managers.
Visit to the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
On the afternoon of February 3rd, 2026, we visited Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, the Secretary of the Governing Council and MD/CEO of MOFI.
We explained to Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang the intention of China Gas Group to cooperate with NNPC in Nigeria. He welcomed the idea and expressed his full support for our projects in Nigeria. When we mentioned the sovereign guarantee project, he said he could recommend us to the Nigerian Minister of Finance for further discussions.
Exploring Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Gas Sector with NMDPRA
Following that, we visited Engineer Francis Ogaree (Hydrocarbon) of NMDPRA (Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority). NMDPRA is a world-class Oil and Gas Regulator that regulates Nigeria's Midstream and Downstream value chain.
In a recent high-level meeting, China Gas Holdings Limited and NMDPRA discussed deepening cooperation in Nigeria’s natural gas sector. The session featured presentations from both sides on strategic priorities, current challenges, and areas of potential partnership.
During the talks, China Gas outlined its corporate profile and operational expertise, while the Director of Gas at NMDPRA provided a detailed overview of Nigeria’s midstream and downstream gas assets, highlighting specific investment gaps and opportunities within the sector. Both parties expressed a strong willingness to strengthen engagement and explore collaborative ventures.
Shared Vision for Gas Development
- Enhancing natural gas monetization in Nigeria.
- Accelerating the development of critical gas infrastructure.
- Meeting growing domestic demand and export commitments, with an ambition to supply over 15 billion cubic feet per day.
- Fast-tracking the growth of a sustainable natural gas economy.
Addressing Critical Gaps
- Inadequate Pipeline Infrastructure: A major constraint to gas distribution and utilization.
- Gas Flaring: Approximately 0.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas is still routinely flared daily, representing a significant economic and environmental loss.
- Low Domestic Utilization: Suboptimal use of natural gas within Nigeria’s power, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Unlocking Potential Through Collaboration
The meeting highlighted substantial opportunities for investment and development, particularly in:
- Natural gas resource exploration and development.
- Expansion of pipeline infrastructure, including major projects like the AKK (Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano) pipeline and the Calabar-Abuja Pipeline (CAP).
- Gas-fired power generation projects.
- Construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline processing plants.
- Growth of gas-based industries.
- Gas processing and treatment facilities.
- Commercialization of currently flared gas.
This engagement marks a positive step toward aligning international investment with Nigeria’s national gas expansion goals. Cooperation in these areas has the potential to significantly reduce gas flaring, enhance energy security, and drive industrialization, supporting Nigeria’s energy transition and economic development.
Strategic Projects with Nigerian Petroleum Ministry Officials
Following high-level sector discussions, representatives from China Gas Holdings Limited (CNG) held a dedicated meeting with Mr. Abel Nsa, Senior Technical Adviser (STA) to the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) at Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources. The meeting served as a platform to identify concrete, actionable project opportunities within Nigeria’s energy landscape.
During the session, Mr. Nsa outlined several specific proposals for potential investment and collaboration, including:
- Integrated Well Development: A comprehensive opportunity involving investment in a modular refinery designated for one of the Tulcan oil wells, coupled with the development of an associated liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant and the provision of a drilling rig for a secondary well.
- Condensate Refinery Project: The development of a dedicated condensate refinery for the Anoh Gas Field, aimed at adding value to natural gas production streams.
- Broader Collaboration: Further cooperative development opportunities across various oil and gas wells to enhance production and infrastructure.
China Gas has expressed its commitment to facilitating progress on these proposals and will assist in arranging detailed technical and commercial discussions between relevant parties in the near future.
This dialogue underscores the ongoing efforts to translate mutual strategic interests in Nigeria’s gas sector into tangible, investment-ready projects, supporting local resource monetization and industrial growth.
