Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Managing Director Ralph Gbobo mentioned the corporate would proceed to prioritise the availability of protected and reliable gas to industrial prospects because it expands its distribution network to help manufacturers.
He mentioned the power agency is supporting companies with cleaner and extra aggressive power options by way of sustained funding in gas infrastructure, together with the enlargement of its distribution networks in Rivers State.
Gbobo disclosed this in his goodwill message on the 2026 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) convention, exhibition and forty second annual normal assembly.
The convention, themed “Manufacturing for National Development: Integrating Education, Skills, Investment and Tax Incentives in Nigeria,” targeted on key elements wanted to strengthen the nation’s manufacturing sector.
Energy Security Key to Manufacturing Growth
Gbobo, who was represented by SNG’s Head Corporate Relations, Chidiebere Okocha, mentioned power safety is prime to industrial development and rests on three key pillars: availability, accessibility and affordability.
He famous that pure gas has an vital position to play in supporting manufacturing and energy technology, strengthening productive capability and enabling a lower-carbon power future.
- “Energy safety is prime to industrial development and rests on three key pillars: availability, accessibility and affordability.
- “Natural gas has an vital position to play in delivering these, supporting manufacturing and energy technology, strengthening productive capability and enabling a lower-carbon power future.
- “But energy alone is not enough. Government, industry, educational institutions, investors and regulators must work together to develop skills, attract investment, strengthen the enabling environment and create the conditions for Nigerian manufacturers to thrive.”
He careworn that collaboration amongst authorities, companies, academic establishments, buyers and regulators can be essential to develop related abilities, appeal to funding and create an atmosphere the place manufacturers can develop.
Gas Network Expansion Targets Manufacturers
Gbobo mentioned Shell Nigeria Gas would proceed working with MAN and different stakeholders to develop the productive use of pure gas and help a extra aggressive and sustainable industrial economic system.
He famous that the corporate has a major business presence in Rivers State and would proceed to contribute to the area’s industrial growth.
- “Rivers State has an important role to play in this journey. By bringing together education, skills, investment, incentives and reliable energy, we can translate the State’s industrial potential into stronger businesses, quality jobs and sustainable economic growth,” he mentioned.
He additionally congratulated MAN’s Rivers/Bayelsa States Branch on its convention and forty second annual normal assembly.
He mentioned Shell Nigeria Gas values its partnership with the manufacturing group and appears ahead to persevering with to help Nigeria’s industrial development.
Gbobo wished individuals fruitful deliberations and a profitable convention and exhibition.
What you need to know
Shell Plc lately signed an settlement to promote its complete curiosity in Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Group, which operates a home gas distribution enterprise in Nigeria, to Nigerian power firm Vaaris Energy.
The firm mentioned the transaction stays topic to regulatory circumstances and approvals, whereas the monetary phrases weren’t disclosed.
The sale covers Shell Nigeria Gas Holding B.V., established in 2019, which holds all however one of many shares in SNG Limited.
The transaction is a part of Shell Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan’s technique to simplify the corporate’s portfolio and prioritise investments anticipated to deliver stronger returns, notably in oil and gas.
Commenting on the settlement, Shell’s Country Chair in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni, mentioned SNG had served industrial and business prospects within the nation for greater than 25 years, supported by the dedication and experience of its workforce.
- “We believe this agreement provides a much stronger platform for the business’ next chapter under new ownership. Shell continues to focus on strategic Deepwater and Integrated Gas positions in Nigeria,” she mentioned.
Shell mentioned SNG Group would proceed working as normal and serving its prospects till the transaction is accomplished.
