While hosting a delegation from Portland Gas that paid him a visit in his office at Abuja in company of their technical partners from Turkey, Negmar Shipping Investment, the Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Mr. Sarki Auwalu has reiterated the commitment of the organization to support investments in the oil and gas industry to the benefit of all stakeholders.

The delegation paid the visit to Auwalu to foster collaboration and explore business opportunities with DPR, specifically in the area of gas development.

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A statement by Head, Public Affairs of DPR, Mr. Paul Osu, quoted Auwalu as reassuring the delegation of the department’s commitment to creating opportunities for investments and enabling businesses in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Auwalu reiterated the federal government’s declaration of the, ‘Decade of Gas,’ as very timely. He stressed that FG’s declaration will open an array of investments for Nigeria’s gas resources, including gas to power, gas to people, gas-based industries, auto-gas and other gas infrastructure development.