The African contingent, comprising Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritius, Libya, and Congo, will join representatives from 143 countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America for the Gastech Exhibition and Conference.
The event will bring together industry-leading CEOs, government ministers, policymakers, and innovators to drive immediate action on pressing energy challenges and foster partnerships that support long-term ambitions.
Nigeria’s delegation will speak on the nation’s strategic gas agenda across four critical areas: natural gas and LNG, artificial intelligence-powered energy solutions, climate technology, and hydrogen.
Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, spokeswoman for Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, said the company would feature prominently at the summit. She explained that several senior executives of the company would join panel sessions on strategic issues shaping the global energy industry.
‘’NLNG managing director, Dr Philip Mshelbila, will speak on September 11 at a panel discussion on the theme, Advancing Progress on Methane Abatement through Strategic Cooperation and the Mobilisation of Finance and Technologies.’
“The managing director will highlight the company’s leadership in sustainability, climate action, and collaboration with partners to reduce methane emissions in line with global decarbonisation goals,” Palmer-Ikuku stated.
Palmer-Ikuku added that the company’s deputy managing director, Olakunle Osobu, would also feature in a panel, speaking on ‘Operational Excellence through the Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies’.
She also noted that NLNG’s general manager for external relations and sustainable development, Sophia Horsfall, would speak in a session on ‘Nurturing the Workforce of Tomorrow through Upskilling and Retention Strategies’.
“She will provide insights into NLNG’s people-centred initiatives and the company’s long-term investment in human capital development as a driver of Nigeria’s sustainable energy future,” said Palmer-Ikuku.
Other notable speakers from the company are Nnamdi Anowi, general manager for production, who will participate in the Gastech Future Leaders session for young professionals aspiring to careers at NLNG, among others.
The conference will provide Nigeria with an opportunity to build strategic alliances, foster actionable dialogue, and accelerate the transition towards a resilient, low-carbon energy future.
The Nigerian contingent includes Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas); Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; and John Enoh, Minister of State for Industry. The team also includes Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, among others.
