Buhari flags off NLNG train 7 project in Rivers
President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged off the construction of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas train 7 project located in Bonny, Rivers State.
Performing a ground-breaking ceremony virtually, the president said the early completion of the project located in Bonny Island, Rivers State would pave the way for the commencement of Train 8.
President Buhari who also charged the NLNG to ensure speedy completion of the project, commended the company for the great feat.
He said: “As we flag off the Train 7 project today, I look forward to the development and execution of more gas projects by the International Oil Companies and indigenous operators, and more trains from Nigeria LNG to harness the over 600 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves we are endowed with”.
“Let me use this opportunity to commend the shareholders of NLNG, the Federal Ministry of Petroleum, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and other stakeholders for very exemplary collaboration which has culminated in this great opportunity for Train 7”, he added.
Speaking assuredly, President Buhari said his administration is focused on the development of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources, strengthen the gas value chain and develop the most needed infrastructure and enhance safe operations in the gas sector.
He urged the Board of Directors, management and staff of NLNG, the Rivers State Government, host communities and other agencies of the Federal Government to work assiduously to ensure early completion and eventual commissioning of the Train 7 project.
Present at the occasion are the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Minister of State for Petroleum, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Managing Director of the NLNG, Chairman, Board of the NLNG among others.
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