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Westpaq International Opens State-of-the-Art Energy Industry Training Facility in Lagos
Westpaq International, in partnership with Subsurface Consultants and Associates (SCA), has opened a cutting-edge Energy Industry Training Facility at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The facility is designed to enhance capability development, leadership, and transformation in the energy sector, catering to integrated energy companies, service providers, and regulatory agencies.
The official opening ceremony was attended by Bradley McKinney, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for the U.S. Commercial Service, who was joined by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Consul General, senior officials from Commercial Services, and representatives from the U.S. Embassy and Consulate.
“This training facility is a significant milestone in our efforts to support the growth and development of the energy industry in Nigeria,” said a representative from Westpaq International. “We are committed to working with our partners to build local capacity and drive innovation in the sector.”
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, DAS McKinney led a round table discussion with representatives of leading US energy and services companies operating in Nigeria, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Westpaq International. The discussion focused on collaboration opportunities, challenges, and ways to support the growth of Nigeria’s energy industry.
The Energy Industry Training Facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing a unique learning environment for professionals in the energy sector. The facility will offer a range of training programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance technical skills, leadership development, and industry best practices.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rehabilitating and repositioning Nigeria’s dormant national refineries, declaring that the facilities will not be allowed to become stranded assets.
Tinubu was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Patience Oyekunle, at the 20th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos on Monday.
The President said the government is adopting a more rigorous and commercially sustainable approach to the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries.
“At the same time, the government remains committed to ensuring that existing national refining assets are not allowed to become stranded investments,” the statement said.
“We are pursuing a more rigorous, commercially sustainable approach to the rehabilitation and repositioning of our refineries, supported by technical assessment, stronger partnerships, and improved operational discipline.”
The objective, according to the administration, is for Nigeria to refine more of its crude oil, create greater domestic value and become a reliable supplier of energy to Africa.
The national refineries, managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), have remained largely inactive for years despite significant spending on turnaround maintenance. The NNPC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese firms as part of ongoing efforts to revive the facilities.
Tinubu also noted the contribution of private refining capacity, particularly the Dangote Refinery, which has reached its 650,000 barrels-per-day nameplate capacity, in strengthening Nigeria’s prospects of becoming a net exporter of refined petroleum products.
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