Nigeria Seeks Investment for Hydrogen Energy Integration

The Nigerian government is stepping up efforts to attract investment for integrating hydrogen into its energy mix as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and drive sustainable economic growth. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, led a high-level delegation to London, where they engaged with the UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

The collaboration aims to strengthen regulatory frameworks, foster partnerships, and boost gas sector innovation and infrastructure. According to Ekpo’s spokesman, Louis Ibah, the meeting sought to enhance investor confidence, promote consumer protection, and accelerate gas-to-power projects, including hydrogen development.

Ekpo emphasized the need for strong collaboration between Nigerian and UK-based firms to attract investments that can bolster Nigeria’s gas infrastructure. He highlighted the importance of developing regulatory frameworks that support the integration of renewable gases like hydrogen into Nigeria’s energy mix.

The gas minister also stressed the need to reduce methane emissions and promote decarbonization in upstream operations. NMDPRA Chief Executive Farouk Ahmed commended the engagement, describing it as a timely intervention for Nigeria’s regulatory development.

Both the ministry and NMDPRA have reiterated their commitment to sustained collaboration with Ofgem to drive reforms that align Nigeria’s gas sector with global sustainability and economic goals.