Seven Energy International Limited, an integrated gas company in southeast Nigeria has won “Sustainability and Responsibility Award” at the 2016 African Assembly of the Oil and Gas Council held in London on 20 and 21 June.
The Oil & Gas Council said in a media statement that the reasons for honouring Seven Energy with this award, in particular was Seven Energy’s Green Team Initiative, a pioneering engagement initiative serving as an example of what is possible through corporate-community partnership, which was launched in June 2015 in a bid to ensure that its gas pipelines and associated Rights of Way (ROW) are kept safe, accessible, clear and clean.
It added that through this initiative, over 200 youths across Akwa Ibom and Cross River states have been engaged. In addition, in October 2015, Seven Energy commenced a weekly community radio programme entitled, ‘Safety and You’ across Akwa Ibom, Cross River and surrounding states.
The programme was delivered by Seven Energy staff and provided guidance on a range of safety related subjects such as natural gas pipeline safety, fire safety, electrical safety, pedestrian safety, kerosene and petrol safety among others.
Seven Energy is also currently delivering total gas volumes in excess of 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMcfpd) to three power stations: Alaoji, Calabar, Ibom and a cement factory.
The Group forecasts gas deliveries in excess of 200 MMscfpd over the coming year.Chief Executive Officer of Seven Energy, Phillip Ihenacho, stated: “We sincerely appreciate this award from the oil and gas council.
We are pleased that our contribution towards delivering improved standards of living to Nigerians through our commitment and investment in positive stakeholder relations is being recognised. In a demanding and cost focused business environment, we have ensured that our vision of developing and providing gas to light up Nigeria is sustainable. This award will further encourage us in the pursuit of social programs that positively impact Nigerian communities while delivering value to our stakeholders.”
