The OPEC-Nigeria bilateral meeting that took place recently has sent yet another signal of the strong dialogue and cooperation between Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Africa’s biggest producing country, notes the African Energy Chamber.
According to the AEC, such a dialogue is key for compliance with the OPEC global production cuts deal of April, to which all of OPEC’s African member countries have agreed to. Nigeria’s support of global market stability and energy cooperation is significant and gives confidence to operators and future investors seeking to do business in West Africa. N
“African producers and service companies are the hardest hit when there is volatility in the market. Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo and Dr. Ayed S. Al-Qahtani leading these discussions sends a strong message that collaboration and sticking to the principles of a stable market is good for Nigeria, its producers and the economy at large,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman at the African Energy Chamber.
He added, “We continue to support the Government of Nigeria, and the country’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources in their effort to improve the environment for investment and getting the industry to rebound post-COVID-19. We believe they are right in making this a priority and we welcome the bold initiatives by Nigeria’s leadership.”
Nigeria’s ongoing marginal fields bidding round was launched earlier this year and has already been met with “significant success,” reportedly attracting hundreds of bidders.
The round is expected to result in a new wave of local content development in Nigeria.
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