Stakeholders to gather in Lagos over energy crisis

All is set for the stakeholders in the oil, gas and power sectors to chart path to resolving the energy challenges threatening the Nigerian economy.

The Group Managing Director (GMD), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu is expected to lead the Federal Government’s delegation to the annual August Energy conference of the holding on Thursday 20th August 2015, at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to the organisers of the conference, International Oil Companies (IOCs), downstream oil and gas operators, independent producers, new owners of the privatised power assets and other stakeholders, would also be at the conference to proffer solutions to crucial energy issues militating against the growth of the economy.

The conference is segmented into two technical sessions, with the main theme: “Energy Crisis and Sustainable Development in Nigeria; The Way Forward”. The Sub-themes are: “Deregulation: A key To Sustainable Development in the Oil and Gas Sector” and “Tackling Gas Supply Challenges to Arrest Power Crisis”.