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The Russian government has distanced itself from the October 1st hunger protest in Nigeria, claiming that western countries are trying to destroy its relationship with Nigeria by linking the country with the unrest.

This is contained in a letter from the Russian government to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs which was shared with Daily Trust on Friday by Yury Paramonov, official Press Secretary of the Russian embassy in Nigeria.

Some protesters were seen waving Russian flag and chanting slogans, while others held placards with various messages during the protest.

Russia, a global power, has been accused of involvement in recent political upheavals in several West African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

This has sparked concerns about external interference in regional affairs.
But Russia claimed that the United States, Britain and Ukraine were linking it with the protests to destroy the cordial relationship between it and Nigeria, advising the federal government to ignore the claims.

“In particular, statements by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former Director of the British Council in Nigeria David Roberts, and the Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria Ivan Kholostenko have shamelessly and baselessly suggested that the use of Russian flags during recent protests is evidence of Russia’s interference and have further warned that this could happen again in the future.”

“The Embassy categorically rejects such accusations and reiterates that the Russian Federation neither had any involvement in the protests that occurred in the recent past, nor does it have any connection to any potential future demonstrations or unrest.

“Russia has always respected the sovereignty of Nigeria. We strictly adhere to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of independent states.

Seplat Energy Rising to Nigeria’s Energy Challenge, Sustainability Commitments on Track

06.08.2024

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria's leading independent energy company, says it is rising to the challenge of energy deficit in Nigeria through its new critical projects, which are capable of taking the company’s gas processing capacity to 850 Million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) consolidating the company’s position as a leading gas supplier to the Nigerian market.

The Director New Energy, Seplat Energy, Mr. Okechukwu Mba, said this while delivering a keynote at the ongoing Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigerian Council’s 47th Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) in Lagos.

Mr. Mba, who represented the CEO of Seplat Energy, Mr. Roger Brown, spoke on the Conference theme: “Petroleum Industry Value Chain Optimization: The Inevitability of Midstream and Downstream Development”.

He said the company’ new $700m ANOH gas project in Imo State, with a capacity of 300MMscfd of gas in addition to Liquefied Petroleum Ga (LPG) will greatly boost domestic gas supply.

“Also completing a new 85MMscfd gas plant in Sapele Delta state expected to come on stream by Q4 this year. These new projects bring Seplat Energy’s gas processing capacity to 850MMscfd consolidating our position as a leading gas supplier to the domestic market,” Mba noted.

He said Seplat energy is also looking to invest in Compressed Natural gas (CNG) projects in support of the government’s CNG initiative, adding that: “When we receive approval for the MPNU transaction, we intend to promptly develop the significant gas resources in the asset to further enhance Nigeria’s energy security.” Currently, the country is experiencing insufficient supply of electricity from the national grid (about 4GW daily); very low electricity usage per-capita (with some Nigerians with no access to energy); insufficient supply of gas to some power plants; and with a bulk of electricity used in Nigeria generated off-grid at two or three times the cost of generation using gas turbines.

To this end, Mba said: “We need to develop our abundant gas resources and deliver sufficient gas to the power sector for energy security. Gas is an affordable and reliable source of energy. Incentives provided in the recent Executive Orders as well as recent review of Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation (DGDO) gas prices are commendable.

“Current reforms in the power sector need to be sustained like tariff increase, bilateral power trading between power generation company (GenCos) and power distribution companies (DisCos). Key gas infrastructure like the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3), The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipelines, and so on, should be delivered.”

The company also reiterated its resolve to addressing the dual challenges of ensuring energy security and meeting climate change mitigation targets.

Mr. Okechukwu Mba, gave the assurance during a panel session themed “Energy Security: Exploring the Interplay Between Technology, Market Dynamics and Organizational Capabilities”.

Mba, who represented Mr. Roger Brown, CEO Seplat Energy Plc, at the session, said every molecule of gas Seplat Energy produces is targeted at displacing utilizable diesel, and the company’s new gas plant developments now come with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installations, which promote clean energy and discourages the use of biomass for cooking.

“We are committed to ending routine gas flaring by 2025, and all projects aimed at making this a reality are on track,” Mba assured. In a bid to end gas flaring as targeted, Seplat Energy has continued to progress efforts to secure evacuation options for unprocessed associated gas from the Sapele Flow Station. Alongside this, work has continued on the construction of the Sapele Integrated Gas Plant (SIGP), which is scheduled to be completed during H2 2024. Once operational, SIGP offtake has the potential to materially reduce Group Scope 1 emissions.

Other ongoing key flare-out projects, including the Western Asset Flares Out (installation of VRU compressors), Sapele LPG Storage & Offloading Facility, Oben LPG Project and Ohaji Flares Out Project, are on track for completion by their respective due dates.

The Seplat New Energy Director also referenced the company’s Tree4Life initiative, which recently saw the NEPL/Seplat Energy joint venture and the Edo State Government sign an agreement that allocates 6,000 hectares of land from Edo State protected forest reserves to enable a large-scale tree planting initiative by Seplat Energy Plc. This is in furtherance to increase forest cover and carbon sequestration efforts within the region and ensuring a sustainable environment for living.

The efforts by Seplat Energy and other operators to drive LPG penetration in Nigeria also received commendations from the 2024 SPE NAICE participants and organisers, as the moves are expected to boost supply of LPG in Nigeria and possibly bring down prices of the commodity, thus promoting accessibility and energy security.

Also speaking to Seplat Energy’s commitment to ensuring sustainable business partnerships, Mba said all efforts are being deployed to check any form of production deferment and downtime by ensuring strong partnerships with suppliers, who are continuously supported to succeed in delivering value to Seplat Energy and its other stakeholders.

On the current opportunity available to Nigeria to ensure energy security, he said: “For Nigeria, it is important we use what we have (which is gas) to address the energy challenges we have and further boost energy access for our people.”

IMO STATE ROAD MAP OF TRANSITING FROM PMS TO CNG:

Governor Hope Uzodimma @Hope_Uzodimma1 is indefatigably working to sustain the connectivity of Imo state with Nigeria and the rest of the world in the speedily evolving CNG Technology.

According to the Hon. Commissioner of Petroleum and Natural gas development, Imo state Barr. Emeka Mgbudem said at least 10000 vehicles will be converted into CNG compliant in due time as genuine serious efforts are being made by governor Hope Uzodimma to take off with CNG project in Imo state.

He also speak on the present and future possibilities in natural gas industry VIS-A-VIS governor Hope Uzodimma efforts to position imo state on a pivotal role. Governor Hope Uzodimma is working tirelessly to integrate the entire South East region properly into the Nigeria Gas Master Plan and to secure the critical infrastructure and pipeline Network that would make gas distribution efficient.

He also said that effort are underway to establish a MOTHER STATION in ASSA OHAJI which will provide feedstock for the programme as ANOH GAS PLANT is set to start production in October.

Additionally, logistics such as SKID TRUCKS and DAUGHTER STATIONS are being evaluated. There are conversations with petrol station owners regarding retrofitting of existing field stations, expansion of refueling network and regasification centres.

They're also encourage alongside other private sector investors to establish CONVERSION BAYS and sell CNG.

The Hon. Commissioner also said that converting vehicles is not enough but a steady supply of CNG is necessary to run them efficiently along the major transit corridor of UYO- PH- OWERRI- ONITSHA - BENIN.

Imo state is working to address it's unique challenges to benefit from the programme. The Imo state ministry of transportation is interfacing with PCNGI to ensure that the state adopt a sustainable framework with private sector for training, capacity building, maintenance and to ensure that Ndi Imo benefit from the value chain of the scheme.

With the massive support of governor Hope Uzodimma @Hope_Uzodimma1, the work being done by the ministry of transportation in collaboration with the ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Development in ensuring that only well trained and certified technicians are sent to the state, supply management and demand prediction analysis, Imo state would soon be the centre of TRANSITION ENERGY in the region.

To God be the glory!

PICTURES: PCNGI Hosts Meeting with NSIK Group, Owners of Akwa Ibom Transport Company, and NDDC to Explore Partnership Opportunities on Monday at PCNGI Office.

Today, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, H.E. @jidesanwoolu, teamed up with our Program Director, Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi @busanga to inaugurate the 5.2 MMSCFD NNPC CNG autogas facility in Lagos.

Kwara State Governor Launches CNG Conversion Workshop and Refueling Station.

AbdulRazaq's Initiative to Promote Cleaner, Cheaper Fuel Alternatives

In a pioneering move for environmental sustainability and economic efficiency, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion workshop, refueling station, and training center in Ilorin.

This marks Kwara as the first state in Nigeria to benefit from the Federal Government-led initiative aimed at reducing transportation costs and promoting cleaner energy alternatives.

The CNG initiative introduces buses that operate on compressed natural gas, a cleaner and more affordable alternative to conventional petrol and diesel fuels. This development is expected to significantly lower transportation costs across the state, providing much-needed relief amid rising fuel prices.

The introduction of CNG buses is expected to bring numerous benefits, including reduced transportation costs, lower emissions, and enhanced energy security.

The CNG conversion workshop will facilitate the transition of existing vehicles to CNG, while the refueling station ensures easy access to this alternative fuel. Additionally, the training center will equip technicians with the skills needed to support and maintain the new CNG infrastructure.

"This project not only addresses the immediate issue of high transportation costs but also aligns with global efforts to combat climate change by reducing our carbon footprint," AbdulRazaq added.
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Oyo government receives 20 CNG buses from FG

The CNG buses were presented to Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), an agency of the state government

by Toheeb Babalola September 3, 2024

The Oyo State Government has received 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from the federal government to ease the pressure brought on commuters by the increase in petrol price.

Micheal Oluwagbemi, the chief executive officer and programme director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI), presented the buses to the Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), an agency of the state government, in Eleyele, Ibadan.

“We present these 20 buses as part of a sustainable partnership with Pacesetter Transport Service to generate income, as they are valuable assets.

“We need more such investments to ensure a more sustainable mass transit system, contributing to a brighter future for the state and Nigeria,” he said.

Mr Oluwagbemi said President Bola Tinubu had urged technicians and engineers to use gas resources to advance the transportation industry.

“We are starting to take the right steps, though it requires us to endure some challenges. We cannot return to subsidising our own impoverishment. As a team, we are committed to this effort.”

Ibraheem Salami, chairman and sole administrator of PTS, accepted the CNG buses on behalf of the state government and thanked the federal government and Mr Tinubu for the initiative.

He said that the agency had only five operational buses when he took office, but the number has since increased to 81.

Mr Salami said CNG is the best solution to the state’s transportation problems, noting that Governor Seyi Makinde backs the project to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal.

He requested that the P-CNGI provide an additional 100 CNG buses to cover more routes within the state.

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olaolaking:
Oga calm down and stop proving. What he had been doing is providing information. Where in his write-ups so far suggested that he wants you to convert?

Stop alleging based on your little reasoning