Innovation key to sustainable energy development – Stakeholder

The Managing Director and CEO of Global Process & Pipeline Services Limited (GPPSL), Engr. Obi Uzu, has said innovation is critical to achieving sustainable energy development in Africa.

“Innovation is not just about staying ahead; it is about transforming challenges into opportunities and leading the way towards a more sustainable energy future for Africa,” Uzu said.

He spoke during the session with the sub-theme, “Sustainability and the Future of Content Development in Africa’s Energy Sector,” at the recently concluded Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2024.

Uzu highlighted three pivotal metrics; Competence, Capacity, and Collaboration as the crucial factors for driving progress in the energy sector.

He also emphasised the significance of robust R&D efforts and collaboration, both internally and externally, saying  GPPSL recently leveraged its knowledge and expertise to modify equipment for deepwater operations, thereby staying ahead of the curve in innovation.

In terms of capacity, Engr. Uzu emphasized the necessity of deploying adequate resources to fulfil commitments and deliverables. He highlighted GPPSL’s commitment to investing in competency development programs, evidenced by sending 27 Nigerian professionals to prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Cambridge Universities.

GPPSL, a leading service company operating in the energy sector, specializing in process and pipeline services, emerged as the Oil Service Company of the Year 2023 at the event.