Advancing Nigeria's Decade of Gas, Ed Ubong Joins Lineup of Industry Leaders at Gas Investment Forum 2024

Lagos, Nigeria – The Gas Investment Forum 2024, set to take place from October 21-22 in Lagos, will welcome a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, including Ed Ubong, Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat in Nigeria.

The event is poised to be a crucial platform for discussing strategies to drive increased investment and development in Nigeria's gas industry.

Ed Ubong, a seasoned energy executive, brings a wealth of experience to the forum. In his current role as Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat, he coordinates the joint industry and Nigerian government gas acceleration initiative, which aims to harness the potential of Nigeria's vast gas resources to support the nation’s industrialization and economic growth.

Ed Ubong's participation as a speaker at the Gas Investment Forum 2024 offers a critical advantage due to his key role as the Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat in Nigeria.

His position places him at the forefront of the nation's gas acceleration initiative, where he coordinates efforts between the industry and the government to unlock the full potential of Nigeria's gas resources. His insights will be invaluable in shaping discussions on how to attract investment, drive industrialization, and develop the gas sector in alignment with Nigeria's long-term energy goals. Ed’s strategic perspective and hands-on experience in both public and private sectors make him uniquely qualified to provide actionable insights that can influence the future trajectory of Nigeria's gas industry, making his contributions essential to the forum's objectives.

Prior to his current role, Ed was the Managing Director at Shell Nigeria Gas, where he led the company through a period of rapid expansion, ensuring the safe and efficient growth of domestic gas supply in support of Nigeria’s industrial objectives. Since joining Shell in 2001 as a Systems Engineer, Ed has held various positions across Digital Systems, Surface Engineering, Strategy, Deal Delivery, and Asset Commercialization.

With a solid educational background, Ed holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Southampton in the UK, and an MBA from INSEAD, which spans campuses in France, the US (Wharton), and Singapore.

His leadership in the Nigerian gas sector is well-recognized, as he is the Immediate Past President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), where he played a pivotal role in advocating for and fostering gas-related development across the country.

His dedication to maximizing the potential of domestic gas within the energy value chain was further acknowledged when he was named the African Gas Advocate of the Year in 2022.

Ed is also an active member of several professional associations, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing the gas industry both in Nigeria and across Africa.

The forum, inspired by Nigeria’s vast gas resources and its potential to drive economic growth, industrialization, and sustainable development, is a pivotal platform for engagement. It brings together government leaders, CEOs, development finance experts, investors, and service providers to foster conversations, collaborations, and connections that address current investment needs and accelerate opportunities for a gas-powered economic future.

Under the theme “Powering Nigeria’s Gas Future: Energy Security, Industrialization & Economic Growth,” the Gas Investment Forum 2024 is expected to welcome over 800 delegates, establishing itself as a hub for sustainable investment in the African gas market this October.

The Gas Investment Forum 2024, with its focus on unlocking investment opportunities in Nigeria’s gas sector, will benefit greatly from Ed’s insights and leadership. His participation underscores the event’s importance in shaping the future of the gas industry in Nigeria and beyond.

The Gas Investment Forum is a landmark event accelerating West Africa’s gas revolution. Positioned at the forefront of the gas industry, the forum emphasizes the crucial role Nigeria’s gas plays in global energy dynamics, focusing on African-led dialogue and decision-making.

By covering the entire gas value chain, the forum serves as a vital platform for engagement, bringing together government leaders, CEOs, development finance experts, and investors. It addresses current investment needs and accelerates opportunities to drive toward a gas-powered economic future.

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