Communities in Esit Eket and Eket Local Government Areas of
Akwa Ibom State have lauded Seven Energy for establishing the Uquo Gas
Processing Facility in their area and pledged to provide adequate security for
the smooth operation of the gas facility.
“The company has given us everything free – schools, roads
and all important things. The company has done enough. We appreciate the
company because they have done well and we, the Esit Eket people will protect
the company,” he said.
He noted that Esit Eket is a peaceful community that is
ready to collaborate with the government to provide security for the gas plant.
“I thank God for this project. The President of Nigeria has
done well to support this project. His Excellency, Godswill Obot Akpabio has
done well to bring this project to Esit Eket people,” he added.
The N90 billion Uquo Gas facility is owned by Seven Energy's
subsidiary, Accugas Ltd.
Speaking at the commissioning, President Jonathan commended
Seven Energy and its Joint Venture partner, Frontier Oil Limited, for the
project and the impact it will have on Nigeria’s aspiration for sustainable
power supply.
“We are happy with what we have seen today. Seven Energy
and Frontier Oil deserve commendation for combining their individual capacities
to deliver this project which will have multiplier effect on the economy such
as increasing national power output, employment opportunities for the host
communities and Nigerians and additional revenue for both the federal
government and Akwa Ibom State,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer of Seven Energy, Mr. Phillip
Ihenacho, said the Uquo gas project was a reflection of the company’s unique
focus on the emerging Nigerian domestic gas market. He stated that Nigeria has
immense gas potential which remains untapped both for power generation and
industrial use.
“Seven Energy, through its subsidiary Accugas, has
developed a midstream gas processing and transportation infrastructure, and
with our partner in the Uquo Field we have combined our expertise to make this
project a reality to unlock the huge opportunities we see in the Nigerian gas
market.
"We are happy to see our investment culminate in the
commissioning of this facility which will support Government’s effort to
improve power supply, create job opportunities for Nigerians and impact other
sectors of the economy,” Ihenacho said.
Also commenting on the project, Governor Akpabio, said the
state was happy to provide the right environment for both Seven Energy and
Frontier Oil to operate in the state.
“Akwa Ibom is a peaceful state and business friendly. We
are a partner that corporates want to work with. As you can see today, through
our vision and partnership with these companies, we are achieving great things
for both Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State,” he said.
Akpabio added that Akwa Ibom State Government and its
partners are leading the way in addressing Nigeria’s power problem through the
production of natural gas. He assured of the State Government’s continued
support to Seven Energy and Frontier Oil.
President Jonathan was accompanied to the commissioning
ceremony by other dignitaries including the Minister of Petroleum Resources,
Diezani Alison-Madueke; Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo; Executive
Secretary Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Mr Ernest Nwapa;
Minister of Tourism, and Culture, Chief Edem Duke; and Minister of State for
Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike among other personalities.
Culled from thisdaylive.com
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