The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has officially announced its strategic participation at the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025), scheduled to hold in Beijing, China, from May 19–23, 2025.
During a media briefing in Lagos, NGA President, Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, confirmed that the Association will host a dedicated Nigeria Pavilion at the globally renowned triennial event, organized by the International Gas Union (IGU). The Pavilion will serve as a platform to highlight Nigeria’s progress in the gas sector, unveil investment-ready opportunities, and advance the nation’s strategic agenda under the “Decade of Gas” initiative.
“This platform is not just symbolic. It is strategic. It signals Nigeria’s readiness to take its rightful place in the global gas ecosystem, not just as a resource-rich nation, but as a serious investment destination,” Nwokedi stated.
The Nigeria Pavilion is expected to convene senior government officials, industry leaders, investors, and international partners to showcase major developments across Nigeria’s gas value chain. It will promote local content champions, enable high-level networking, and facilitate conversations around energy transition and sustainability.
Designed to attract global interest, the Pavilion will spotlight Nigeria’s gas infrastructure, processing, and distribution projects, while fostering international partnerships around investment, technology transfer, and off-take agreements. It also reflects Nigeria’s firm commitment to utilizing natural gas as a bridge to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
“This is not just about gas. It is about jobs, industry, cleaner energy, and national transformation,” Nwokedi emphasized. “Nigeria is ready. NGA is ready. WGC2025 is our global stage. Let’s take it—together.”
Citing recent momentum in the sector, Nwokedi highlighted over $5 billion in new gas investments recorded in the past year across floating LNG, infrastructure, processing, and domestic gas utilization. He also commended the reform-driven actions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, including new Executive Orders on Oil & Gas, the ongoing Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline, and a Decentralized Gas Distribution Framework to boost access and inclusion.
The NGA applauded the regulatory strides of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for their efforts in commercializing gas and unveiling a revised domestic gas pricing framework.
In line with global best practices, the NGA also reiterated its support for methane emissions reduction and enhanced CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) safety, while commending NNPC Limited and its new Group CEO, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, for their leadership in advancing transformative gas initiatives.
With 209 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of proven gas reserves and an upside potential reaching 600 TCF, Nigeria is asserting gas as a cornerstone of its energy transition strategy.
“We must insist the transition works for us,” said Nwokedi. “Gas remains our best bet to tackle energy poverty while lowering emissions.”
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