• Nwokedi to lead discussion on Africa’s natural gas potential for energy security

The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has been officially announced as an ‘Association Partner’ for the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC) 2025, which will be held from May 19 to 23 in Beijing, China.

NGA President, Akachukwu Nwokedi, will join global energy and gas leaders as speakers with a focus on the conference theme, ‘Energising a Sustainable Future.’

Nwokedi would focus on how Nigeria’s substantial natural gas reserves can bolster energy security and drive economic growth.

The WGC 2025 is organised by the International Gas Union (IGU) and hosted in three-year intervals. It is the largest and most influential event in the global gas industry bringing together thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, gas executives, specialists, and exhibitors. The event serves as a critical platform for discussing the future of the gas sector, showcasing innovations, and facilitating high-level collaborations among key stakeholders.

The conference is projected to have over 30,000 participants from 70 countries, including 600 companies, 300 exhibitors, and 400 expert speakers.

Nwokedi will emphasise Nigeria’s critical role as a major global natural gas market player with over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves. He will detail Nigeria’s initiatives aimed at exploiting these vast reserves to drive domestic economic growth, secure energy supply, and contribute to international sustainability goals.

On the upcoming event, Nwokedi said: “I am honoured to have been invited to speak as the leader of Africa’s leading gas advocacy group to expound on Africa’s plans to harness untapped natural gas reserves in providing energy security for its 600+ million underserved populations, and how Nigeria is at the forefront of this energy revolution.”