The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has sustained investment activities in the maritime industry to expand oil and gas operations.
The signing of technical vessel management agreement between the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSM) and Temile Development Company Limited, on behalf of LPG Alfred Temile 10 signifies the extent to which the NLNG intends to make significant improvements in its maritime investment.
The LPG Alfred Temile 10 is a 23,000 cubic metres liquefied petroleum gas vessel owned by Temile Development Company Limited, with NSML designated as the technical vessel manager.
The occasion, held in Abuja on Tuesday, marked a significant achievement in the Nigerian maritime sector, showcasing the partnership between two local companies to elevate maritime activities within the oil and gas industry.
In his remarks, NLNG External Relations Manager, Mr. Andy Odeh, expressed his excitement about the exceptional performance of both NMSL and Temile Development Company in running NLNG operations, stressing that, Temile’s contribution is integral to the history of NLNG’s domestic gas supply.
He said: “11 of our vessels are currently managed by NMSL. As a parent company, we are proud of what our child is doing. Then of course for Alfred Temile, that is the story around NSML and NLNG apart from being a parent company. But if you look at Alfred Temile and try to write the story of NLNG around what we do: domestic LPG in Nigeria, you can not put Alfred Temile in that space.
“They play a very strategic role in ensuring that LPG leaves our facility to every part of Nigeria. Today, we are responsible for about 40 per cent of LPG that is consumed in Nigeria. Both of you play a very strategic role. So why are you looking at your partnership today, we are looking at our partnership with you to continuously help to build a better Nigeria.”
The NLNG also used the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to sustain its deployment of 40 per cent of product input to boost Nigeria’s domestic gas supply.
Temile Development Company Limited’s CEO, Alfred Temile, expressed delight at the significant agreement signed with NSML.
He reflected on the company’s journey from initial scepticism to achieving milestones, emphasising their commitment to further investments in the gas sector.
Acknowledging the importance of strategic partnerships, Temile highlighted the significance of the collaboration with NLG Shipping and Marine Services in advancing the company’s capabilities in the gas sector.
He said the partnership with NLG Shipping and Marine Services signifies his Company’s commitment to excellence and operational efficiency.
The CEO said the partnership also underscored the company’s dedication to meeting the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship in its operations, adding that there were other Final Investment Decisions the firm is taking in the gas sector.
“This event not only underscores our commitment to growth and excellence but also highlights the strategic partnerships that propel our company forward. The LPG Alfred Temile 10 represents more than just a name or a ship, it symbolizes the dedication to advancing our capabilities in the gas sector. This collaboration with NSML is a testament to our unwavering pursuit of operational excellence and our strategic vision to enhance our fleet with state-of-the-art maritime assets,” he stated.
