Abuja, Nigeria June 29th – July 3rd, 2025 – The Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) Conference & Exhibition 2025 convened in Abuja this July, drawing senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors to address the country’s evolving role in the global energy market.

The four-day event featured keynote addresses from the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, top executives from Nigerian and international oil companies, and leaders of emerging renewable energy ventures. This year’s theme, “Powering Nigeria’s Future: Security, Sustainability, and Growth”, reflected the sector’s dual challenge of meeting domestic energy needs while advancing climate commitments.

Energy Transition in a Resource-Rich Nation
Discussions centered on diversifying Nigeria’s energy mix through natural gas expansion, renewable integration, and carbon capture technologies. Speakers emphasized that gas remains a crucial “transition fuel” for industrialization and power generation, while renewable projects can drive rural electrification and sustainable development.

Investment and Policy Frameworks
Panels addressed the impact of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) on attracting foreign investment, streamlining project approvals, and boosting transparency. Delegates welcomed updates on ongoing deepwater developments and onshore exploration, as well as new incentives for midstream and downstream infrastructure.

Local Content and Skills Development
The conference spotlighted Nigeria’s achievements in local content participation, with calls to further strengthen indigenous capacity in engineering, fabrication, and operations. Training programs and partnerships with universities were highlighted as vital for preparing the next generation of energy professionals.

Security and Operational Stability
Security in oil-producing regions remained a major talking point, with both government and industry stakeholders reaffirming commitments to community engagement and infrastructure protection.

In closing remarks, NOG organisers stressed the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors:

“Nigeria’s energy future depends on aligning policy, investment, and innovation. NOG 2025 has shown that the will to achieve this alignment is stronger than ever.”

The NOG Conference & Exhibition will return to Abuja in July 2026, with an expanded focus on clean energy technologies and regional energy integration.