NCDMB pledges more opportunities for local firms in oil sector
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has pledged the board’s support for local service companies in order to give them opportunities in the oil and gas industry and creating jobs in the economy. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, in company with senior officials of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) stated […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has pledged the board’s support for local service companies in order to give them opportunities in the oil and gas industry and creating jobs in the economy.
Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, in company with senior officials of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) stated this yesterday during a tour of facilities at Brightwaters Energy Limited, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He said the tour to the company’s facilities was a follow up to the earlier visit to the company and some pipe coating facilities in May 2024.
He said the visit was to assess Brightwaters Energy’s upgrade of its technical capabilities, which would position them for upcoming industry projects.
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He also conveyed the board’s determination to ensure that capabilities of local oil and gas service companies are known and adequately utilised by operating companies in the industry to boost local content and provide employment, in line with the economic aspirations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He recalled that Brightwaters had performed well in the execution of projects in the exploration and production segment of the industry over the years with a clientele that included SPDC and Chevron Nigeria Limited, among other major oil and gas operators.
He said he was convinced that the company has the capacity required for key scopes in upcoming industry projects, urging operating oil and gas companies to always support qualified service companies, while ensuring that the best quality service is delivered at all times and on schedule.
Speaking earlier, the Community and Corporate Affairs Manager of Brightwaters, Mr. Solomon Aluge, confirmed that the firm had been engaging the team from SPDC and was equipped to carry out heavy or light fabrication works.
He said the Brightwaters has carried out many onshore and offshore pipeline engineering and installation works for various clients.