NLNG hails NIPCO over LPG terminal investments

The Managing Director, Nigeria LNG limited (NLNG), Mr. Tony Attah has described NIPCO liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or simply cooking gas) terminal as a world class facility that could assist the nation effectively as a game changer in the gas industry.

Mr. Attah made the remark during a facility tour of NIPCO terminal in Lagos.

“I Never in my wildest imagination believe that this kind of facility exist in Apapa .The mental picture I have of Apapa is just a congested area but coming to NIPCO today I can see that beyond the congestion, there is quite a lot of value for Nigeria through the operations of NIPCO PLC ”he said .

The NLNG MD noted that NIPCO does not only have an advantage of operating in front of three or four jetties receiving both white products and gas but also investing heavily to upscale the amount of LPG that it can receive into its facility.

“For me NIPCO is a real game changer and we are committed to continuing to support the company and indeed Nigeria to bring about the positive change in terms of energy availability for Nigeria,” Attah said.

The NLNG MD affirmed that there is a big scope for the company to strengthen the handshake, deepen the partnership between NLNG and NIPCO adding “we stay committed to the partnership and most importantly, we stay committed to Nigeria”

Earlier in his welcome address, the NIPCO Group Managing Director, Mr Venkataraman Venkatapathy affirmed NLNG as the biggest producer of LPG locally and has plated commendable role in supplying LPG for domestic consumption.