Rennes meets with President of Nigeria, a major supplier of gas to Spain

President of NaturalFrancisco Reyes held a meeting with the President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari in Madrid this Thursday within the framework of the Nigerian delegation’s institutional visit to Spain.

Among other topics, the meeting discussed the excellent business relationship that unites Naturgi with Nigeria LNG, the country’s main gas company, and the historic agreements that made the African country one of the five main gas suppliers to the Spanish company. Is. Similarly, the relationship between the two companies deepened, he indicated. Europa Press In sources familiar with the meeting.

The meeting was also attended by Nigeria’s Minister of Commerce Richard Adeniyi Adebayo; Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria Juan Ignacio Sale; Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Ademola Rasak Seriqi; As well as other members of the Nigerian delegation and other directors of Naturgi.

Naturgi has maintained a solid business relationship with the African country since 1992 through various LNG supply contracts. At the end of 2021, Nigeria was Spain’s third main supplier of gas, ahead of countries like Russia or Qatar. The company currently has an agreement with Nigeria LNG for a quantity of 3 BCM per annum.

First visit in 17 years

Buhari visited Madrid this week, the first visit by a Nigerian head of state to Spain in 17 years. President meets Prime Minister Pedro SanchezAs well as with King Felipe VI.

Sánchez continued to bet on Nigeria to “seeking agreements that ensure a stable supply on a sustainable basis” in the area of ​​”interest of Spanish companies”, to Buhari, extending this strategic relationship to the development of sustainable energy as well. . With the 2030 Agenda.