NIPCO Clinches 2 Awards for Gas Utilisation, Innovation
NIPCO Gas Limited, a leading gas company in Nigeria has won two awards from the Nigerian Gas Association NGA) for it’s huge contributions to deepening the utilisation of gas in Nigeria.
The company whose intervention started with the inauguration of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Benin, Edo State in 2009 has to date commissioned 12 outlets and operates over 100 kilometer of pipeline network providing natural gas to industries in various location of the country.
The conferment of the prestigious awards was the highpoint of the recently concluded 13th NGA International Conference and Exhibition (NGAICE) in Abuja.
The awards are: Nigeria Domestic Gas Ambassadors Award and Gas Sector Innovation Pioneer Award.
Presenting the awards, President, NGA, Mr ED Ubong said they are in recognition of the company’s role in deepening gas utilisation and pioneering innovative technology towards the growth and development of the Nigerian gas industry.
He described the occasion as celebration of the achievement of the glorious moments and successes recorded by NIPCO Gas Limited which has over the years exhibited faith in the resilience of the Nigerian economy through its huge investment in the gas industry. The Managing Director, NIPCO Gas Limited, Nagendra Verma, has expressed the company’s commitment to continue to deploy innovative solutions to utilising the abundant gas resources in Nigeria. Verma while receiving the awards on behalf of the company, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stressing that it was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire NIPCO Gas team.
The NIPCO Gas boss also emphasized the company’s commitment to promoting domestic gas utilisation and offering innovative solutions in the industry by assiduously pushing for the harnessing of the nation’s gas resources for national development
He noted that NIPCO Gas has established itself as a leading player in the gas industry, providing high quality gas products and stellar services to customers across the country
According to him, the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has earned it a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the sector. He noted that with these latest awards, NIPCO Gas has once again demonstrated its leadership in promoting the growth and development of the Nigerian gas industry and contributing whole heartedly in the Decade of Gas and Nigeria Gas Expansion Programme of the Federal Government.
Verma expressed deep appreciation to the organisers of the yearly event even as he pledged that NIPCO would keep up the tempo in the full realisation of the growing benefits of a gas powered economy for the country He acknowledged the continued and smooth support from NNPC Gas Marketing Limited, NGML, which helped NIPCO Gas to achieve greater heights and contribute towards the growth of the nation’s economy .
Verma affirmed that with NGML, NIPCO Gas intends to cater to other markets of Nigeria by way of sustainable gas infrastructure which will help in deepening of gas utilization and increased monetisation of the abundant gas resources of the country
“We would like to extend our appreciation to the Nigerian Gas Association and its members for their ongoing efforts to promote the growth and development of the gas industry in Nigeria. Your work is crucial to the success of the sector and we are proud to be a part of this community ” he added.
Verma also thanked the NGA President for his visionary leadership and commitment to promoting innovation and sustainability in the sector which he noted has been an inspiration, promising that NIPCO looks forward to continuing to work together to achieve shared goals.
