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The Case for Process Intensification in Nigeria’s Energy Sector Femi Olorunnaiye, a Senior Process Engineer at Fluor Corporation in Houston, Texas, has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt process intensification in its petrochemical and gas processing industries. With over a decade of experience in energy, petrochemicals, and manufacturing sectors across the globe, Olorunnaiye believes that this technology is no longer just a futuristic concept but a critical step toward improving efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. “Process intensification is not an option to debate; it is the way forward if we are serious about efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability,” Olorunnaiye stated. He highlighted the importance of achieving more output with less energy, reduced emissions, and improved reliability. “This means less energy, less footprint, less emissions, while delivering more output, more safety, and more reliability.” Olorunnaiye pointed out that tradit...

The Evolution of Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector Since its enactment in 2010, the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act has significantly transformed the country’s oil and gas sector. This legislation established a legal and institutional framework that requires operators, contractors, and service providers to prioritize Nigerian participation at every stage of the industry value chain. By focusing on manpower, materials, and services, the Act has set Nigeria on a path toward economic diversification, capacity building, and national empowerment. Before the NOGICD Act, local content in the Nigerian oil and gas sector was minimal, estimated to be as low as 5%. The sector relied heavily on foreign companies, expatriate workers, and imported equipment. Recognizing the need for change, the Federal Government introduced the NOGICD Act, aiming to increase indigenous participation and promote economic growth, technology transfer, job creation, and sustainable develo...