Nigeria, Romania to partner on gas, renewable energy

Adebayo Obajemu

The federal government has dropped a hint on a planned synergy with Romanian gas firm, TransGas, on renewable energy, hydrogen gas production and gas infrastructure development.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the indication on his X handle after he hosted the Romanian Ambassador to Nigeria, Florin Talapan and the General Director of TransGas Romania, Mr. Ion Sterian.

He stated that, “I had as guest the Romanian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Florin Talapan and the General Director of TransGas Romania, Mr. Ion Sterian, where we explored possible cooperation between the Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Gas) and TransGas on Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Production and Gas Infrastructure Development.”