Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has been admitted into the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP), according to an official statement.
The admission makes Renaissance Energy the third Nigerian firm and the fourth in Africa to secure membership of the global petroleum forum.
Renaissance spokesman Mr Michael Adande said in Port Harcourt on Monday that IOGP Chief Executive Officer Mr Graham Henley announced the admission in London.
The statement noted that Renaissance’s entry into the body was based on its expertise and potential contributions to global best practices in oil and gas operations.
“I am delighted to welcome Renaissance Energy into IOGP, particularly into our committees and subcommittees. Having worked in Nigeria some years ago, I understand their challenges and the tremendous insights they have to share,” Henley said.
The IOGP provides a global platform for petroleum industry stakeholders to collaborate on health, safety, environment, security, engineering and social responsibility.
Reacting, Renaissance Managing Director Mr Tony Attah described the admission as a significant milestone for the company, coming about five months after its acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company.
“This is another step in our strategy to unleash a new beginning that enables energy security and industrialisation in a sustainable manner,” he said.
Attah assured that Renaissance was committed to setting new standards for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry and across Africa, while urging other stakeholders in the sector to align with global best practices.
Also, the General Manager, Safety and Environment, Mrs Elozino Olaniyan, said the IOGP membership was an endorsement of the company’s operational standards.
“This development highlights our commitment to operate in line with global best practices across the entire value chain. It will support Nigeria’s industrialisation drive, create jobs and contribute to economic growth,” she said.
(NAN)