“Major investments are required to develop large scale infrastructure along the gas value chain (pipelines, gas processing plants, gas distribution networks) as well as human capacity development,” SNG Managing Director Ralph Gbobo said on Tuesday (July 1) at a panel session on “Accelerating gas development for domestic and global energy needs” at the Nigeria Oil and Gas, NOG, Conference in Abuja.

A stable and transparent regulatory and fiscal regime is also essential to creating a predictable and secure operating environment which enhances investor confidence.

Ralph stressed the need for deployment of technology to enhance “the efficiency, sustainability and growth of the domestic gas sector.”

He said: “Technology-driven advancements such as remote data gathering systems, remote monitoring, real-time data analytics, digital solutions, autonomous Operations systems, smart metering and monitoring, predictive analytics systems will play a significant role in improving the efficiency, sustainability and growth of the domestic gas sector, and enhancing its attractiveness to investors.”

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Commenting on the operations of SNG, Ralph said the company, which was established in 1998, was developing new gas distribution networks in Oyo and Bayelsa states, while also expanding its systems to cater for more industries in Ogun, Rivers and Abia states.

He said the milestones recorded by Shell proved the value of partnerships and collaboration towards the development of Nigeria’s gas resources, as this can “aggregate investment capital, facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building, enhance skills and build expertise, significantly enhancing Nigeria’s domestic gas sector.”

In a related development, Shell sponsored a dinner at Nigeria Oil and Gas as part of its support for the event. In remarks read by  the Vice President Gas and Commercial, Rohan D’ Souza: Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Marno de Jong, described the annual conference “as a notable meeting point for policy makers, industry leaders and other stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to share ideas on critical issues facing the oil industry.”

Marno said: “Shell has been part of the NOG story and is Diamond sponsor of this year’s event in line with our commitment to the development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, dating back to our presence in the country some 60 years ago.”

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The award, received by Senior Vice President, Nigeria, Marno de Jong, celebrates the contributions of Shell companies in Nigeria, especially The Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria Ltd, SPDC, and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo, who pioneered oil production onshore and offshore respectively.

“We’re pleased at the recognition of our efforts in the Upstream sector in Nigeria,” Marno said while commenting on the award.

“We’re grateful to our partners, particularly the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, regulatory agencies, host communities and other stakeholders for their support in our operations. We’ll like to rely on their co-operation as we continue to power progress in Nigeria.”

The achievements of Shell companies have launched Nigeria into the league of oil producing nations.

SPDC achieved the first oil export in Nigeria in 1958 while SNEPCo began production at Bonga, Nigeria’s first deep-water well in 2005.

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Over the years, the operations of these and other Shell companies have not only contributed to the national purse to finance development but provided Nigerians the chance to acquire vital skills in the oil industry and enabled indigenous businesses to grow their capacity. A robust social investment portfolio has also improved lives in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director SPDC Osagie Okunbor said: “The NIES award is also a celebration of our commitment to Nigeria’s future through our latest investments. These include SPDC’s project for the construction of a facility at Iseni, Bayelsa State to supply 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, MMScF/d, to the Dangote Fertiliser and Petrochemical Plant in Lekki, Lagos State and the Final Investment Decision, FID, by SNEPCo on the Bonga North deep-water project valued at $5 billion. Our partnership with Nigeria remains strong and focused.”

Late last year, the Nigerian Gas Association, NGA, and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, honoured Shell Companies in Nigeria for their contributions to the development of gas resources and Nigerian content.

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