A Gas firm, COGEPET Energy Resources Limited, has opened a new gas terminal in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to enhance the use of cooking gas by residents.
Mr. Utuk Nkanga, Chairman of COGEPET Energy Resources Limited during the official opening of the facility in Uyo on Tuesday said the gas terminal was to ensure that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) penetrates to the rural communities.
Nkanga said the facility has sufficient land for the construction of gas depot that could feed the entire Akwa Ibom and beyond.
He tasked residents to embrace the use of cooking gas as it is the cleanest, cheapest and most environment-friendly energy source, compared to kerosene, firewood and other domestic energy sources.
Nkanga, who had been in the oil and gas industry for over 30 years before venturing into private business after retirement said he decided to bring a clean energy source to his immediate community and state as part of his contribution to enhance the economy.
“With first of it’s kind digital facilities and state of the art equipment, the company hopes to take the lead in the domestic gas sector in the next couple of months.
‘”We want to ensure that Akwa Ibom people enjoy a cheap, healthier and cheaper energy source.
“I urge Akwa Ibom residents to embrace COGEPET Energy to bridge the LPG infrastructure gap,” Nkanga said.
Nkanga also called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to support and encourage indigenes venturing into the domestic gas energy source to add value to the growth of the economy.
In her remarks, the Executive Director, Administration, Mrs. Victoria Imoh, said that the company is committed to quality service delivery.
Imoh said that although gas price fluctuates often, the product still remains pocket and environmental friendly.
Speaking on behalf of the community, the community leader from Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono, Mr. Friday Ekwere, thanked the chairman of COGEPET for opening the gas terminal closer to the people.
Our Correspondent reports that the highpoint of the event was the distribution of free gas to customers.
