Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable energy development and global collaboration following its participation in the 2026 Global Energy Show held in Calgary, Canada.
The three-day international summit, which took place from June 9 to June 11, brought together policymakers, industry regulators, operators, equipment manufacturers, investors, and other critical stakeholders from across the global energy value chain to deliberate on emerging trends and challenges shaping the future of energy.
Discussions at the summit focused on key issues influencing the evolving global energy landscape, including geopolitical developments affecting trade flows, pricing mechanisms, supply and demand dynamics, and global energy security. Participants also examined strategies for addressing rising carbon emissions and mitigating their impact on climate change and environmental sustainability.
Representing Nigeria, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, reiterated the country’s commitment to implementing sustainable energy policies aimed at reducing emissions across the petroleum industry and achieving its net-zero targets.
According to the minister, Nigeria remains focused on balancing energy security, economic growth, and environmental responsibility through policies that support cleaner energy development and enhanced operational efficiency.
In a related development, the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, participated in executive peer-review engagements with international regulatory leaders during the conference. The sessions provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, assess global best practices, and explore regulatory models that could be adapted to strengthen Nigeria’s energy governance framework.
On the final day of the summit, Umar accepted an invitation from the Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Energy Regulator Core Research Centre, Rob Morgan, to tour the renowned Calgary-based facility. The research centre, which has been in operation for over 70 years, houses one of the world’s most extensive repositories of geological drilling samples and rock formations.
The visit facilitated high-level discussions on areas of mutual interest, including research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and potential partnerships between Nigerian and Canadian energy institutions.
The Global Energy Show 2026 ultimately served as a strategic platform for knowledge sharing, technological innovation, and international cooperation, enabling stakeholders to forge partnerships and identify opportunities that will contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the global energy sector.