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DOWNSTREAM the DPR, especially in those areas of their opera- CFO Lolu Alade-Akinyemi also emphasised:
tion. He listed some of the mandates of NSCDC “This initiative is enabling sustainable distribu-
DPR urges LPG operators to to include protection of critical infrastructure, tion that is smarter and eco-friendly and it is
assets such as factories, pipelines, among others, our assurance that our products will reach the
desist from illegal practices and stressed the importance of building a robust end-users in a safer manner. This initiative is a
relationship.
game changer to our bottom line and an entire
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) DPR, July 28 2021 operation as our focus is to achieve a 28% reduc-
Eket Field Office has appealed to operators of tion in overall operating cost as well as signifi-
LPG in Akwa Ibom State to always conduct their cant reduction in Air Pollution (Exhaust gases)
businesses within the legal, regulatory frame- NGV among others.”
work governing oil and gas business. Director of Communications, Public Affairs
The Operations Controller of DPR in the Lafarge Africa launches and Sustainability Folashade Ambrose-Me-
State, Victor Ohwodiasa described the transfer debem remarked: “This initiative impacts the
of cooking gas from one cylinder to another LNG-powered trucks ecosystem on different fronts: It is in sync with
(decanting) as illegal and dangerous and advised our net-zero ambitions at the Group in line with
operators to stop desist from the practice. At Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading Sub-Saharan the targets set with the Science-Based Targets
Ohwodiasa spoke yesterday when the State Africa building solutions company and mem- Initiative (SBTI) responding to a global call to
commandant of NSCDC, Abidemi Majekod- ber of Holcim, a global leader in innovative and action, creating net negative emissions by 2050.
unmi, paid a courtesy call on him in his office in sustainable building solutions, we again reaffirm This is in addition to supporting our goal of
Eket Local Government Area. “The Department our commitment towards affordable and clean increasing waste-derived fuels in production to
of Petroleum Resources does not approve facili- energy (SDG7), through the launch of a new set reach 37%.”
ties to carry out the process of transferring cook- of 52 Natural Gas (LNG) fueled trucks. According to the Project Lead, Osaze Agha-
ing gas from one cylinder to another because it is The implementation of the natural gas-pow- tise, Country Head of Logistics Operations, “The
a dangerous practice,” he noted. ered trucks in partnership with Ecologique will 50 Natural Gas trucks launch is an important
Ohwodiasa expressed the readiness of the improve environmental performance as LNG milestone in our Logistics strategy of moving
department to collaborate with the Nigeria Secu- generates 30% less carbon dioxide than fuel towards a greener and sustainable transporta-
rity and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to ensure oil and 45% less than coal. The combustion of tion. Our ambition is to inject additional natural
sanity was brought into the business in the state. natural gas dissipates much more quickly in the gas trucks in the coming months while exploring
He commended the state commandant of the air, leaving no particles or residue. Data from other sustainable transportation initiatives.”
NSCDC for the visit, saying that effective collab- the Energy Information Administration (EIA) About Lafarge Africa Plc: Lafarge Africa Plc,
oration and harmonious relationship between shows that since 2006, increased use of natural a leading Sub-Saharan Africa building solu-
the two organisations would strengthen their gas has driven carbon dioxide savings. Undoubt- tions company is a member of LafargeHolcim,
commitment and effort towards achieving the edly, natural gas plays a great role in reducing a world leader in building solutions accelerat-
Nigeria project. CO2 emissions globally. ing our world’s green transformation. Listed on
He pointed out that the DPR particularly As an organisation aiming to achieve sub- the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Lafarge Africa is
needs NSCDC in the area of violation of seal- stantial growth in our operations in alignment actively participating in the urbanisation and
ing orders by filling stations and LPG operators, with the Health, Cost, Cash initiatives as well economic growth of Nigeria, the largest econ-
stressing: “I commend you for this visit. This as the sustainability agenda, which is to build a omy in Africa.
visit is a show of mutual respect for our organi- world that is greener, smarter and one that works Lafarge Africa, July 27 2021
sations and our desire to effectively secure criti- for all, optimising the supply chain, using more
cal national assets and enforce compliance by oil energy-efficient equipment, and constantly
and gas operators in the state.” being on the look-out for energy-saving options PERFORMANCE
Responding, State Commandant of the is the only logical path to thread.
NSCDC Abidemi Majekodunmi assured that Speaking at the launch of the trucks at Seplat Energy published
his command would support and partner with Lafarge’s Ewekoro plant, the Country CEO of
Lafarge Africa Plc, Khaled El Dokani, reiter- H1-2021 financial results
ated that Lafarge Africa is a high-performance
driven organisation moving in the direction of Seplat Energy, a leading Nigerian independent
sustainability which is at the core of its opera- energy company listed on both the Nigerian
tional strategy. Exchange and the London Stock Exchange,
“Lafarge Africa is fully aligned with our announces its unaudited results for the six
Group’s vision of building progress for people months ended June 30, 2021.
and the planet and the deployment of the nat- Highlights, Operational: Working-interest
ural gas trucks further takes the organisation oil and gas production within guidance at 50,786
closer to the attainment of a net zero carbon boepd. Liquids production of 30,028 bpd in
emission ambition and five other Sustainable H1-2021. Gas production up 21% to 120 mcf per
Development Goals – SDG 7 (Affordable and day. Oben-50 and 51 gas wells completed in the
Clean Energy), SDG 9 (industry, Innovation and period and producing. Safety record extended
Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and to more than 20.5mn man hours without LTI
Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG on Seplat-operated western assets. First lift-
15 (Life on land) and SDG 17 (Partnership for ings from Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline expected
the goals).” Q4-2021.

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