{"id":125568,"date":"2026-02-11T19:58:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=125568"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:58:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:58:03","slug":"de-risking-nigerias-oil-sector-key-to-boosting-investor-confidence-nlng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/de-risking-nigerias-oil-sector-key-to-boosting-investor-confidence-nlng\/","title":{"rendered":"De-Risking Nigeria\u2019s Oil Sector Key to Boosting Investor Confidence \u2014 NLNG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has stressed that creating a low-risk and well-structured oil and gas sector is essential for attracting investors, driving economic growth, and strengthening the country\u2019s energy security.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking at a panel session titled \u201cDe-Risking Investments in African Oil and Gas Projects\u201d during the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos, NLNG\u2019s General Manager, Production, Nnamdi Anowi, warned that when oil and gas projects are perceived as risky, investors often withdraw, resulting in stalled projects, job losses, and lost revenue opportunities critical to national development.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a statement released by Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Anowi said reducing risks in oil and gas projects is not just a business strategy but a matter of national importance.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cFor Nigeria, the oil and gas sector remains the backbone of the economy, generating significant government revenue and foreign exchange.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yet, unclear policies, inconsistent regulatory frameworks, and infrastructural gaps have often discouraged investors and slowed critical projects,\u201d he explained.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He added, \u201cFor NLNG, mitigating risk means keeping gas flowing reliably, meeting long-term contracts, and remaining a trusted supplier to both domestic and global markets.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Well-planned and well-managed projects inspire investor confidence, ensure operational stability, and enable NLNG to continue contributing meaningfully to Nigeria\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anowi emphasized that de-risking begins with clear and consistent government policies, strong contractual frameworks, and thorough project planning before capital is deployed.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThese measures make it easier for banks and investors to fund projects at lower cost, which benefits both companies and the country,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Operational excellence also plays a critical role in reducing risks, he noted. \u201cRobust infrastructure, skilled local workforce, and modern technology are essential.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When pipelines, processing facilities, and digital systems operate efficiently, projects become safer, more cost-effective, and reliable over time,\u201d Anowi explained.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the country\u2019s investment prospects, he stated, \u201cIf we reduce risks the right way and work collaboratively, investment will come. 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