The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has used the OTL Energy Week 2026 platform to highlight regulatory priorities and contribute to discussions on strengthening Nigeria’s petroleum industry and the wider West African energy market.
Officials of the Authority participated in several panel sessions covering refinery competitiveness, feedstock supply, petroleum distribution, tanker logistics, gas infrastructure, renewable energy and investment.
Dr. Stanley Ngene represented Engr. Francis Ogaree, Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installations and Transportation Infrastructure (HPPITI), at a session on Feedstock Strategy and Refinery Competitiveness.
Engr. Olakanmi Ayodeji, Director, Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure (DSSRI), also participated in discussions on the African Energy Outlook and the Tanker Shipping and Logistics Forum.
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At a session titled Scaling Energy Options: Unlocking Gas and Renewables through Processing and Infrastructure, Engr. Elvis Duruji, Deputy Director, Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), and Engr. Amos Oliver, Assistant Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC), shared their perspectives.
The Authority was also represented by Engr. Adedayo Oyinlola of Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning (ERSP) at the West African Fuels Congress, themed What’s New and What’s Next?
Dr. Priscilla Ekpe, also of ERSP, participated in the Energy, Finance and Investment Forum.
The NMDPRA said its participation reflected its commitment to constructive engagement with industry stakeholders, regulatory collaboration and the promotion of an efficient, competitive and sustainable midstream and downstream petroleum sector.
