Oando PLC, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, is set to participate as a Diamond Sponsor at the 23rd edition of the NOG Energy Week Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, June 30 – July 4, 2024.
The NOG conference is Nigeria’s premier oil and gas gathering, attracting thousands of key industry players from within and outside its shores. This year’s theme, “Showcasing Opportunities. Driving Investment. Meeting Energy Demand”, will explore emerging business contingencies, aligning with the Presidential directives targeted at eliminating investment barriers in Nigeria’s s energy sector.
At the event, the Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC, Mr. Wale Tinubu, is scheduled to deliver a keynote address, highlighting Oando’s ongoing commitment to Nigeria’s energy landscape, its collaborative efforts with key stakeholders to foster sustainable growth and value creation.
Likewise, the Deputy Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC, Omamofe Boyo, will showcase the company’s commitment to sustainability through strategic initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprint, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting responsible resource management. He will participate in the panel session “Navigating A Sustainable Future for Independent Producers”, alongside other industry leaders such as Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of ND Western, Lanre Kalejaiye; Aradel Holdings Plc, Adegbite Falade; FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Co. Ltd (FIRST E & P), Ademola Adeyemi-Bero; and Seplat Energy, Roger Thompson Brown.
The panel session will provide insights into how regulatory frameworks can support the growth of independent producers, strategies for achieving decarbonization goals, opportunities in divestments for local value creation, and investments in value addition. In addition, the session will explore the potential in deep offshore exploration amidst technological and financial considerations.
With the growing global concerns around climate change and the imperative for cleaner energy solutions, Executive Director, Oando PLC & Chief Operating Officer, Oando Energy Resources, Dr. Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune will share his perspectives on meeting current and future energy demands and capitalizing on available talents in the panel session “Future Leaders Dialogue: The Future of Energy in Nigeria”. He will speak alongside Chairperson, Petroleum Contractors Trade Section (PCTS) & Managing Director, Tenaris Nigeria, Rosario Osobase; Managing Director, Ikosh Nigeria Limited, Oluwamuyiwa Nelson Kosile; and Director – Deepwater & PSCs, Chevron Nigeria Mid-Africa Business Unit, Michelle Pflueger.
The 23rd edition of NOG Energy Week will serve as a platform for industry leaders to engage in discussions addressing the peculiar challenges facing the sector. The week-long event is expected to draw over 7,000 attendees, including 800 delegates, 350 exhibiting companies, 115 industry expert speakers, 36 networking hours, and 35 conference sessions.”
