Daily Independent (Lagos)
6 July 2009
Lagos — Leading Africa-focused gas conglomerate, Gasol Plc, has announced a former staff of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Charles Osezua, as Chairman, steering committee of the multi-billion dollars Zafiro gas monetisation project in Equatorial Guinea.
The project is being developed by SONAF G.E. SA, a joint venture between Gasol and Sociedad Nacional de Gas, G.E. ("SONAGAS G.E."), the national gas company of Equatorial Guinea.
In his new role, Osezua will provide strategic direction to the project and oversee its execution. Following this appointment, he has stepped down from the Gasol Board of Directors.
During the past year, Osezua has been instrumental in achieving progress in the Zafiro gas project, leading to Gasol's direct joint venture with SONAGAS G.E. and commitment of gas in the Zafiro Development Area, Block B to SONAF for developing gas monetisation project along with associated infrastructure.
He brings substantial experience and expertise in the emerging West African gas markets. A professional engineer with a distinguished career with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), he was at the forefront of championing gas utilisation and development initiatives, both within and outside of government.
He is currently Chairman of the Owel-Linkso Group in Nigeria and founded Gaslink Nigeria Limited, Nigeria's premier gas utility company and operator of the Greater Lagos gas distribution system. He was also formerly Special Assistant to the Head of State, Nigeria on Petroleum Matters and a member of the Technical Advisory Committee of Nigeria LNG Limited.
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