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NNPC progresses floating LNG project with Golar LNG

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….Signs PDA on 400-500mmscf Gas Deal, Eyes FID before Dec 2024 Ending

In furtherance of its commitment to monetize Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has executed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Golar LNG for the deployment of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria.

The PDA is aimed towards ensuring gas commercialization through deployment of an FLNG Facility in Nigeria, which is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve to rapidly commercialize Nigeria’s gas assets for the economic prosperity of the Nation.

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The agreement, according to a statement signed by Olufemi Soneye, chief corporate communications at NPPCL will monetize vast proven gas reserves from shallow water resources offshore Nigeria.

“The PDA also outlines the monetization plan that will utilize approximately 400-500mmscf/d and produce LNG, LPG and Condensate.
The Partners, NNPC Limited and Golar LNG have both expressed their commitment to achieve Final Investment Decision (FID) before end of Q4, 2024 and first gas by 2027.

“Golar LNG Limited is a renowned independent owner and operator of LNG infrastructure, including carriers, floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs), and floating liquefaction (FLNG) vessels,” the statement read.

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