Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has won the Sustainable Energy Business award at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) holding in Abuja.
NEIS is Nigerian Government’s official Energy, oil and gas event which attracts industry players and stakeholders across the country.
CNL, operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, was recognsided with the award in furtherance of the company’s contribution to the development of oil and gas sector.
The award was presented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, on Tuesday during the NIES summit.
According to a statement signed by Chevron’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn, said the award was in recognition of the company’s long-term commitment and contribution to the social and economic development of the country through its strategic investments in the nation’s oil and gas industry.
Rick Kennedy, Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, said the company is encouraged by this award stating that Chevron would continue to build on its existing assets.
“Chevron remains committed to our partnership with Nigeria in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations in Nigeria and delivering a reliable, ever cleaner and efficient energy supply that is critical to the development of the Nigerian economy”, he said.
Kennedy, who was represented at the event by Cosmas Iwueze, Director, NNPC/Joint Venture Operations, assured that the company remains committed to supporting the social and economic development of Nigeria and desires to grow its business in Nigeria.
