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Home » OTL Africa: FG Urges Downstream Players To Pool Resources Into Refining Petroleum Products

OTL Africa: FG Urges Downstream Players To Pool Resources Into Refining Petroleum Products

by Joshua
November 2, 2023
in Oil and Gas

Mr Gabriel Aduda, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, says the ministry plans to review the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

This, he said, would be with stakeholders in the upstream and downstream sector, after two years of its implementation.

Aduda disclosed this known at the ongoing Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Week 2023, on Tuesday in Lagos.

The theme of the 2023 OTL is “Energy, Synergy, and New Beginnings”.

He called on operators in the Nigerian downstream sector to work together and pool resources to invest in refining petroleum products to address the country’s energy crises.

He stressed that the quality of technology possessed by the operators should not be a barrier to investment in refining.

According to him, the review will identify the pros and cons of the Act and all the areas that need to be addressed.

“The review is expected to hold before the second week of December 2023, where all oil and gas industry players would gather to discuss all the fundamental issues that needed to be addressed in the Act.

“It is crucial for all players in the oil and gas industry to embrace the spirit of synergy, adding that the energy landscape is rapidly evolving,” he said.

He emphasised that the solution to Nigeria’s product refining lies in the willingness of the private sector to make the difference, to collaborate, learn, and inspire one another.

He noted that it is the responsibility of the players in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry to shape a future where energy is clean, accessible, and equitable for all.

“While much attention has been focused on the upstream sector (exploration and production) in discussions about energy transition.

“The downstream sector, which involves refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products, plays a crucial role in this transition.

“With the level of technology that is at their disposal no matter how crude they are.

“Why can’t we begin to think in the area of harnessing the limited potentials that we have and see how we can put things together to evolve a clear home-grown technology.

“That we can build on to be able to deliver the energy future of our dream,” the permanent secretary said.

He also commented on the need for the petroleum industry regulators in Nigeria, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to offer supportive regulation to the investors in the sector.

According to him, the beauty of the regulation is to help the industry in Nigeria to be globally competitive and acceptable, to attract more investors and put a check on their activities.

Aduda further hinted that infrastructure in the downstream sector was a major factor facing the sector.

“Today we embark on an investment road show globally to attract investors to Nigeria, but one of the major concerns being raised is lack of investment in the sector.

He, therefore, noted that the downstream sector is no longer confined to traditional boundaries.

According to him, it is about collaboration, innovation, and adaptability.

“The challenges we face are not unique to any single entity but shared by all.

“Together, we can overcome them and pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.

“The energy sector is witnessing a renaissance of sorts, heralding new beginnings.

“As we move towards a more sustainable, eco-friendly future, our industry must lead the charge.

“Nigeria, as a significant player in the global energy landscape, faces the challenge of balancing its hydrocarbon-based economy with the need to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources,”Aduda added.

He emphasised the importance of ensuring the availability and guaranteeing the gas supply before the discussions around conversion of buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) were put in place.

He said, “The downstream players must work with the government to expand trunk and distribution gas pipelines across the country, as well as supply and distribution of refining capacity expansion, supportive regulations, renewable energy integration, and workforce development.

“As laudable as the Presidential Initiative on CNG is for example, we must be careful not to put the cart before the horse, we need the buses, we need the converters but then where is the gas?” he cautioned.

Similarly, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, the Chairman Advisory Board, OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week, said the event had a strong presence in the industry.

Oyebanji noted that the ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East had continued to transmit volatility,  while the energy transition had challenged markets and forced operators to innovate.

According to him, closer home, policy and political changes remain a factor, with market players keen for clarity for their operations.

“These factors have combined to make OTL 2023 very important, as we look forward to robust engagements,”Oyebanji said


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