- June 17, 2021
- Posted by: adminer
- Category: Natural Resources
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) ‘Train 7’ project, is a game changer for gas utilisation in Nigeria.
IPMAN’S President, Mr Chinedu Okoronkwo, said on Thursday in Lagos.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday performed the ground breaking of the Train 7 project construction, as part of efforts to transform Nigeria to a gas-powered economy by 2030.
Okoronkwo said IPMAN was delighted with the vigour the Federal Government was deploying in actualising the National Gas Policy of 2007.
“We are very happy that the Train 7 project is moving toward becoming a reality with the ground breaking conducted on Tuesday by the President.
“The project is a game changer because it will play a critical role in the utilisation of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources for national development,” he said.
Okoronkwo further noted that the project would create job opportunities for young Nigerians in Engineering, procurement and construction as well as boost local capacity in the oil and gas industry…