Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) took centre stage at the 2026 edition of the Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos, where the company highlighted its structured approach to de-risking investments in African oil and gas projects.
Representing NLNG on the panel session titled “IOCs: De-Risking Investments in African Oil and Gas Projects,” Engr. Nnadi Anowi underscored the critical fundamentals required for successful gas projects.
He noted that clear revenue visibility through long-term contracts, experienced governance structures, disciplined project scoping, and well-structured financing models are essential to attracting and sustaining investor confidence.
Drawing insights from NLNG’s Train 7 project, Anowi emphasised the importance of de-risked project frameworks, strong Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) discipline, and collaborative financing arrangements. According to him, these elements have been pivotal in positioning the project as a bankable and investor-friendly venture, even in a challenging global energy environment.
He further highlighted NLNG’s longstanding track record in gas monetisation, pointing to the company’s role in significantly reducing gas flaring in Nigeria while contributing to national revenue and economic development. He noted that LNG continues to play a strategic role in driving industrial growth, job creation, and energy security.
Addressing Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Anowi advocated for a pragmatic and just energy transition that reflects the continent’s unique realities. He stressed that Africa’s energy priorities must balance global climate goals with the urgent need for affordability, accessibility, and reliability, while advancing energy addition to power economic growth.
The session reinforced NLNG’s standing as a practical example of structured project delivery, responsible resource monetisation, and sustainable energy development within Africa’s oil and gas sector.
