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Deputy Prime Minister Abu-Jnah explained to
the sheikhs and elders of the region the need to
intensify efforts and to work together to estab-
lish security in order to provide all services and
find a solution to all the difficulties encountering
the region. He assured that the government will
make all possible efforts to achieve this goal.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the
council of sages, sheikhs and mayors of munici-
palities of the Shatii area, in which Deputy Prime
Minister explained in detail the plans and visions
of the government for the southern region. San-
alla stated that NOC is committed to deliver fuel
to “our people in the south despite all the difficul-
ties, and we hope that the security situation will
improve so that this can be done smoothly. NOC
is making all possible efforts to achieve spatial
development at the south, through the sustain-
able development programmes performed with
its partners, so that benefits can be delivered to
everyone.”
Sanalla stated that fuel deliveries will con-
tinue, and that there are other quantities that will the growing needs of the oil and gas and trans- Board (NCDMB) for its support as we continue
be delivered in two days. He also clarified that portation sectors of the Nigerian economy and to fulfil this commitment,” he said.
Shatii area will be provided automatically and its Africa at large. Commenting on the partnership, the Hon-
quota will not be entered into the Sabha depots. This has been made possible by its partner- ourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Invest-
Gas supplies will also be delivered consequently ship with global energy solutions provider, ment Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo stated that there
to the South, and there is a plan made for gas Canadian Energy Solutions (CES). The partner- is a need for innovative partnerships such as this
deliveries to the southern areas. ship sees PEARL’s wide reach in both offshore to boost local content in Nigeria.
Sanalla pointed out that NOC will endeavor and onshore operations supported and extended “I am pleased to formally commission the
to grant some of the demands and solve some by CES’ global capabilities. PEARL will com- first local content fluids and chemical solutions
bottlenecks through the sustainable develop- mence the formulation of eco-friendly prod- manufacturing plant in Nigeria, which repre-
ment programmes as much as possible, and pur- ucts and provide superior innovative treatment sents a significant landmark for the country’s
suant to the availability of the required budgets. chemicals and application technology services industrialisation programme,” Adebayo com-
He stated: “That is least that can be achieved for to Oil and Gas exploration and production plat- mented. “Domestication of products has been
our people in the South.” He also confirmed that forms, refineries, petrochemical plants, among at the centre of this administration’s industriali-
Edri will be included in the programmes of the others. sation programme to drive job intensive growth
Sustainable Development Department. PEARL’s well-trained and highly experienced of the Nigerian economy. It will increase local
NOC, May 29 2021 engineers’ partner with clients to identify and production, create job opportunity and improve
proffer proper resolutions to challenges related our foreign exchange reserve position. I believe
with upstream production and downstream this will help in taking us ahead in our effort to
SERVICES chemical treatment solutions, as well specialised diversify the economy and increase the contribu-
chemical solutions for the transportation sector. tion of the manufacturing sector to GDP. Most
PEARL partners with CES The team of engineer’s support customer needs especially, the plant will provide jobs to Nige-
with extensive laboratory and real-time field ria’s workforce, promote local content, and save
to boost Nigerian oil testing to help solve queries using world class the nation the extra cost of importing the now
locally produced input’’.
standards and industry best practice.
and gas sector ager, PEARL, Franklin Oranusih said that extensive testing capabilities for corrosion, scale,
Speaking on the partnership, General Man-
Founded in 2001, CES Energy Solutions has
Pacegate Energy and Resources Ltd (PEARL), PEARL was established out of a desire to solve hydrogen sulphide scavenger and other produc-
an arm of Pacegate Ltd, recently launched an industrial challenges with innovative solutions tion related requirements. The company will
ultra-modern manufacturing plant where drill- and partnerships. provide technical assistance to PEARL who is the
ing chemicals, water and oil-based production “We have a commitment to deliver quality exclusive representative for production chemi-
chemicals are formulated and manufactured in and eco-friendly products as we continue to play cals in the oil producing countries of Africa. CES
Nigeria and accessible to clients. our part in supporting local content in Africa. manufactures raw ingredients that PEARL for-
PEARL, an Integrated Management Sys- As the oil and gas sector continues to grow, it is mulates within Nigeria to provide field strength
tem (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & expedient that we consider the effect it has on the chemicals. CES who wanted a partner in Africa
ISO45001:2018) Certified will provide chemical environment, among others. This partnership is that brought their own in-house expertise
treatment solutions, laboratory testing and ser- a sign of our commitment and we are delighted and facilities to compliment CES’ capabilities
vices, and professional field support services to to announce it. We also appreciate the support of in North America, chose PEARL because of
the upstream and downstream sectors, as well the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment its impressive resume and the track record of
as other relevant sectors. This is in a bid to meet and the Nigerian Content and Development Pacegate.

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