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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has flagged off the construction of a 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station by Nsik Oil and Gas Limited, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Conducting the ground breaking ceremony in Uquo Isi Edoho, Esit Eket on Thursday, the minister who represented President Bola Tinubu, said the mother station would not only be advantageous to the Nigerian gas value chain but is also a practical step towards reducing reliance on petrol, lowering carbon emissions and improving affordable energy for the people.

He stated that Federal Government would in two months time release N400 billion for the execution of gas projects in the country even though it had earlier released N222 billion to the sector.

The minister urged prospective contractors and entrepreneurs to ensure they have the standard and expertise in handling projects before application even as he challenged them to explore their natural resources.

He assured of the ministry’s readiness to provide enabling environment for investments adding that he has made contacts with relevant stakeholders to streamline regulatory processes, provide fiscal incentives and ensure timely completion of gas infrastructures in the country.

“Today’s groundbreaking event is a clear demonstration of the private sector alliance with the national agenda. Government’s resolve to promote cleaner energy is unwavering.

“This project is not the issue of money, it is issue of a peaceful environment and the Federal Government is taking equity in this project and I thank him for citing this project in Esit Eket,” the minister said.

In his remarks, the Chairman/CEO of Nsik Oil and Gas Limited, Mr. Nsikan Johnny while thanking the relevant stakeholders, highlighted the transformative impact the CNG Mother Station would have on various sectors, including transportation, industries and domestic energy consumption.

He said the Nsik Oil and Gas would ensure that the project benefits the local community by generating employment, empowering small businesses, and reducing energy costs.

“We envision a future where clean energy is no longer a constraint to growth and development but a catalyst for progress. he added.

The Project Consultant, Mr. Mkposong Asuquo explained that the mother station will operate with four reciprocating compressors, delivering CNG into specialized tube trailers for transportation to customers.

The facility, according to him is strategically designed to serve multiple states, including Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, and parts of Abia.

Shinjawestern:
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GetSenseNow:
It's in SS, you bastard idiot

SeeWahala:
Mschew useless news

The druggie himself screamed "subsidy is gone" on day 1 of his mandate theft but it is only today, over 2 and a half years later that the thief is commissioning the construction of a CNG station to cusion the effects of his bala-bluu 'oju kokoro' lies of subsidy removal for the Eastern side of the nation.

Ask me of a person not ready to lead and I will immediately point you to aso rock

EDIT : see them below me , lol 😂 APC's Nairaland urchinus bots ready to lick tilumbu's arze clean

tunde1200:
Read well and remove your eye glasses don't insults you elders here or I will report you

Shinjawestern:
God bless tinubu

I use to support obi but no more .


God bless the good people of Southsouth and southwest

Southsouth and southwest will always be one.

BadEnglish:
Unfortunately for you US , he's leading you US . Either you WE accept it, or take sniper

tundegan:
Good The FG is really prepared for the 2027 election as they are doing everything possible to win the hearts of Nigerians.

Thumbs up to them