NCDMB, NLNG commission 10,000 tonnes plant for Train 7 project

By Waliat Musa

21 August 2024   |   4:36 am

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) have commissioned a galvanising plant with a yearly capacity of 10,000 tons.

   
The plant is one of the capacity development interventions for the Train 7 LNG project and the establishment is sequel to NCDMB’s requirement that the execution of major EPC projects in the country must include the development of a legacy investment that will close a critical capacity gap in the oil and gas industry.
   
The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, who commissioned the plant commended NLNG and Daewoo Engineering for the positive response to the Nigerian content legacy requirement.
    
He stressed that the commissioning of the hot deep galvanising plant has increased Nigeria’s galvanising capacity to over 180,000 Tons/annum, with similar facilities established by Dorman-long Engineering, Sparkwest steel industries and African Industries Group.
     
Ogbe added that the facility would serve the Nigerian oil and gas industry and linkage sectors, including telecommunications, power and transport sectors that require galvanised materials. He added that the importance of galvanising included corrosion protection, the extended service life of steel materials, cost-effectiveness and safety assurances.
   
He indicated that the galvanising plants and other strategic Nigerian Content investments could enjoy patronage from sister African countries courtesy of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement protocols, especially if the firms carry out intensive marketing and remain committed to quality standards and competitiveness.
   
“The domiciliation of key industry capacities is contributing towards the attainment of the 70 per cent Nigerian Content target by 2027 and the realisation of job creation and other economic aspirations of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration,” he said.
    
The Managing Director of NLNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila, reiterated the company’s commitment to achieving its Nigerian Content objectives in its Train 7 Project on Bonny Island.
     
Dr Mshelbila emphasised that the protection of steel for durability was a significant application in the energy sector, bolstering the resilience of equipment against depletion and enhancing operational efficiency, reducing wastage from replacement costs, and prolonging the lifespan of relevant equipment.
    
He stressed that NLNG’s dedication to Nigerian Content is evident in every facet of its operations, from enhancing local capabilities and fostering technological innovation to creating sustainable opportunities for Nigerians.

Giving the progress on the Train 7 project, Dr Mshelbila, said: “We at NLNG are determined to go beyond compliance.” in line with our vision of helping to build a better Nigeria. We are proud to share the development of the Train 7 project, a groundbreaking initiative that sets new standards in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. Train 7 has achieved several notable milestones including the successful completion of key construction phases and the integration of advanced technologies that enhance our operational capabilities. These accomplishments reflect our commitment to delivering substantial economic and social benefits to Nigeria.
    
“The visit to the Daewoo Galvanising Plant is a further ‘show and tell’ of our compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act and, our sincere vision of being a globally competitive LNG company helping build a better Nigeria. As we commission this facility, we are not only celebrating the expansion of our industrial capabilities but also reaffirming our unwavering commitment to contributing to the local economy and creating sustainable job opportunities for the local business environment,” he said.