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Tetracore Advances Natural Gas Monetization in Nigeria with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Commissioning, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ground Breaking
| Tetracore’s commissioning of its CNG facility and launch of a modular LNG project in Nigeria marks a critical step towards bolstering energy accessibility and sustainability in the region |
| Integrated energy solutions provider Tetracore has commissioned phase one of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in Nigeria – representing a significant step towards strengthening the country’s natural gas distribution infrastructure. The company has also broken ground on the construction of a modular Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility, which is poised to not only diversify Tetracore’s oil and gas portfolio but advance monetization in the gas-rich nation. As the voice of the African energy sector and a strong advocate for natural gas development in Africa, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) commends both of these achievements, recognizing the role facilities such as these will play in making energy poverty history in Africa. Tetracore – led by Managing Director Olakunle Williams – continues to make great strides towards promoting industrialization and electrification in Africa through the development of natural gas. The commissioning comes ahead of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference this November (4-8), which provides a platform for deals to be signed and African energy projects advanced. AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event. The development of Tetracore’s CNG facility – with a capacity of 3.1 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) – falls in line with the Nigerian government’s Decade of Gas initiative, which promotes the role of gas as a catalyst for industrial growth. Located on the Benin-Sagamu Express Road in Ogun State, the CNG facility aims to bolster gas availability along Nigeria’s Western-Southern corridor, which houses some of the country’s largest industrial clusters. Tetracore has plans to double the project’s capacity to 6.2 MMscf/d in the future, ensuring demand continues to be met as industrialization advances in Nigeria. Additionally, Tetracore’s CNG plant is near the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) connection point, which connects to the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline – the main gas transmission pipeline between the Niger Delta and the commercial capital of Nigeria, Lagos. This prime location ensures reliable pressure for effective and efficient CNG production and distribution, reaching both western and southern markets. Tetracore has also equipped the facility with advanced compression technology featuring an inbuilt fire suppressant system, ensuring safety and optimal performance, and the facility boasts an energy conversion efficiency rate of over 90%. As such, the project is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing local energy accessibility and providing a cleaner alternative to traditional energy sources. By utilizing CNG, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape in Africa. In addition to the CNG facility, Tetracore has also broken ground on a modular LNG facility. The planned 10 MMscf/d LNG facility will diversify the company’s energy offerings and contribute to Nigeria’s energy independence. Designed to efficiently produce and distribute LNG in Nigeria, the LNG facility provides an environmentally-friendly energy source for the country. This will be particularly instrumental for industries such as transportation and power generation. Additionally, the modular nature of the facility allows for scalable expansion, which will enable Tetracore to adapt to the growing energy needs of the region. “Tetracore’s activities in Africa are part of a broader strategy to develop robust and sustainable energy solutions across the continent. The Chamber recognizes the importance of Tetracore’s projects in ensuring energy security and driving forward the energy transition in Africa, providing reliable and cleaner solutions,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. |
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Economy Stabilizing and Positioning for Growth, As FG Exits Ways and Means Borrowing Mechanism
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government has disclosed that it has made significant strides in its economic reforms, well on its way to achieving a step-change in the revenues of the Federal government; closely in line with the budget for 2024. The Federal Government also announced its exit from the Ways and Means borrowing mechanism.
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun stated this today in his office in Abuja during the half-year review Ministerial Press Briefing with the theme: *Economic Recovery and Growth: Progress and Prospects 2024.
He highlighted successes of the Government’s reforms, citing a projected budget deficit of 4% in the 2024 Fiscal Year. He also acknowledged the temporary hardships caused by the reforms but assured that Nigerians would soon benefit from the expected outcomes as the well coordinated economic policies of the Federal Government are beginning to yield results as shown in the slowing in the rate of growth of inflation, increasing foreign investments relative to the same period in the previous year, amongst other positive fiscal yardsticks that are being noted.
The Minister informed that one of the major priorities of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration in the immediate term is to reduce food prices and focus on providing all the necessary support to increase local food production, given the impact of high food prices on inflation. He noted that efforts are underway to achieve this goal.
Edun emphasized the President’s commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians and the Government’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in its social protection initiatives including but not limited to the acceleration of the direct benefit transfer programme that has now been restarted following an initial pause of the programme to improve transparency in its delivery. He mentioned that, following the resumption of payments, over 600,000 households have already received this direct transfer this week.
As part of efforts to further improve foreign exchange liquidity and to showcase the resilience of the Nigerian financial system as economic stability takes root, the Minister also announced plans for the Federal Government to issue domestic USD denominated securities of up to US$500 million, in the first instance to attract investment from Diaspora Nigerians and Nigerians with savings held abroad.
Edun acknowledged the Supreme Court’s judgment on direct payment of federation allocations to Local Government Councils, and reiterated the Government’s commitment to implementing the judgement .
The Minister affirmed that with the outcome of the first half of 2024, indeed the Nigerian economy is turning the corner; and with macro-economic stability, the economy is being well positioned for sustained and inclusive growth that creates jobs, lifts millions out of poverty, and drives domestic and foreign investments that would improve the general well-being of the average Nigerian.
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