The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving global energy equity and sustainable investment through strategic partnerships at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025), one of the world’s most prestigious energy gatherings.
Leading the company’s high-level delegation, Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, underscored NNPC’s transformation into a commercially driven global energy enterprise focused on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in Africa’s energy transition.
Engr. Ojulari joined a closed-door session of the Global Oil Club, an exclusive forum comprising executives from leading energy corporations and policy institutions. Addressing the session, he called for a paradigm shift in global energy investment strategies, particularly in the developing world.
“Africa’s energy future must be built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
“NNPC Limited stands ready to co-create solutions that will deliver real impact.”
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer
Welcomed to the NNPC exhibition booth by the Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, alongside senior executives and board members, Engr. Ojulari’s presence reflected the company’s strong institutional unity and proactive engagement with international partners.
The participation of the NNPC board leadership highlighted the company’s commitment to a unified front in promoting Nigeria’s strategic interests in the global energy landscape.
He emphasized that bridging the energy poverty gap across Africa requires equitable access to financing, technology, and capacity-building.
Engr. Ojulari reiterated that NNPC Ltd is committed to fostering co-investment models that de-risk energy infrastructure and support shared prosperity across the continent.
His remarks come at a time when African energy companies are pushing for greater autonomy and fair representation in global energy governance.
Aligning NNPC’s Transformation with Global Energy Trends
The theme for ADIPEC 2025, “Energy Intelligence Impact” mirrors NNPC Limited’s ongoing transformation agenda, which seeks to position the company as a world-class, commercially competitive national energy corporation.
Throughout the opening day of the conference, Engr. Ojulari and his team held strategic meetings with top global energy leaders, exploring potential collaborations in gas infrastructure development, decarbonisation initiatives, and upstream investments.
Discussions reportedly focused on opportunities for joint ventures in gas pipeline expansion, carbon capture technologies, and enhanced oil recovery projects aimed at achieving efficiency and environmental balance.
These partnerships could strengthen NNPC’s efforts to optimize production, reduce emissions, and diversify its energy portfolio.
Nigeria’s Upstream Vision on the Global Stage
Representing NNPC’s upstream operations, Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mr. Udy Ntia, participated in a Global Strategy Session themed “Beyond the Barrel: The Future of Upstream Strategy.”
In his remarks, Mr. Ntia reaffirmed NNPC Limited’s readiness to co-invest in transformative upstream solutions, while maintaining alignment with Nigeria’s national energy security objectives and regional production targets.
“NNPC is positioning itself not just as a national operator, but as a global partner that contributes meaningfully to the world’s energy transition.
“Our upstream strategy is focused on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable development.”
Mr. Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream
He further stressed the importance of aligning upstream expansion with emerging technologies and environmental goals, noting that responsible resource development remains central to NNPC’s corporate ethos.
NNPC Limited’s booth at ADIPEC 2025 has become one of the most visited exhibits, attracting investors, policymakers, and media representatives eager to learn about the company’s growing portfolio of transformative projects.
The display features NNPC’s key gas projects, methane reduction programmes, and clean energy initiatives that highlight its shift toward a diversified energy future.
Also showcased are the company’s investments in human capital development, designed to nurture the next generation of African energy professionals.
Driving Africa’s Energy Agenda
Engr. Ojulari’s leadership at ADIPEC 2025 underscores NNPC Limited’s broader mission to serve as a catalyst for Africa’s energy transformation.
Under its new operational framework, NNPC continues to deepen engagement with global stakeholders across the value chain from exploration and production to renewables and downstream operations aiming to create a resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem.
The company’s push for innovation-driven growth and cross-border collaboration marks a pivotal step toward realizing Africa’s potential as both a producer and a solutions provider in the global energy space.
With its robust representation at ADIPEC 2025, NNPC Limited reaffirmed its commitment to driving energy equity, sustainability, and global partnerships.
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