The Federal Government has pledged unwavering support for the expansion plans of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, as part of its broader commitment to accelerate Nigeria’s gas-based industrialization and stimulate deeper investment in the petrochemical sector.
The assurance was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, during a courtesy visit by an Indorama delegation led by Managing Director Manish Mundra and Vice President of Management Services, Anil Rana, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
Indorama presented updates on milestones achieved at its Eleme Petrochemical Complex in Rivers State one of Africa’s largest integrated petrochemical and fertiliser facilities and outlined ambitious expansion projects in fertiliser, methanol, and other gas-based chemical production.
The company also appealed for the Ministry’s support in addressing operational challenges and securing regulatory approvals essential for upcoming investments.
Minister Ekpo described Indorama as a “critical stakeholder in Nigeria’s gas value chain,” lauding the company’s continued contribution to national economic development.
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> “We welcome genuine investors and will continue to provide a conducive environment for businesses like Indorama that are adding value to our gas resources. You can count on this Ministry’s full cooperation in facilitating your operations and resolving any outstanding issues,” he stated.
He further emphasized the Federal Government’s strategy to use natural gas as a driver of industrialization, job creation, and inclusive growth, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
> “We are prioritising gas development as a national strategy, and your expansion aligns perfectly with this vision,” Ekpo affirmed.
Indorama’s expansion is expected to significantly scale up Nigeria’s domestic gas utilization, enhance export capacity, and deepen the country’s position in the global petrochemical market.
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