Executives of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have featured in key discussions on refinery competitiveness, fuel distribution, gas infrastructure and investment at the 20th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos.
The officials participated in several panel sessions covering regulatory and investment priorities shaping Nigeria's downstream petroleum industry and the wider West African energy market.
At a session on feedstock strategy and refinery competitiveness, Engr. Francis Ogaree, Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installations and Transportation Infrastructure, represented by Dr Stanley Ngene, featured in discussions on the availability of crude oil and other feedstock for domestic refineries and its implications for refining operations.
Engr. Olakanmi Ayodeji, Director, Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, participated in sessions on the African Energy Outlook and tanker shipping and logistics, which examined developments in Africa's energy market and the role of maritime transportation and storage infrastructure in petroleum product distribution.
Discussions on gas and energy transition also featured Engr. Elvis Duruji, Deputy Director, Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, and Engr. Amos Oliver, Assistant Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community. The session explored how gas processing facilities, infrastructure investment and renewable energy development could expand energy options across the region.
At the West African Fuels Congress, Engr. Adedayo Oyinlola of the Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning Directorate participated in discussions on emerging developments and the future direction of the West African fuels market.
Dr Priscilla Ekpe, also of the directorate, featured at the Energy, Finance and Investment Forum, where discussions addressed pricing frameworks, regulatory economics and the financial viability of projects in the downstream sector.
The 20th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week, held from October 25 to 30 under the theme 'Secure Energy, Shared Prosperity', brought together industry players and regulators to examine challenges and investment opportunities across Africa's downstream energy industry.