{"id":2096,"date":"2026-07-21T15:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2096"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:59:20","slug":"delsu-set-to-boost-energy-research-with-gas-development-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2096","title":{"rendered":"DELSU Set To Boost Energy Research With Gas Development Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Edwin Obamwonyi Asemota<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, is set to strengthen scientific research and technological innovation through the proposed establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Gas Development, a project being developed in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Seplat Energy Plc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed centre is expected to enhance research in natural gas development, energy technology, and sustainable solutions for Nigeria&#8217;s oil and gas industry. It will also provide students and researchers with access to modern research facilities, advanced equipment, and opportunities for collaboration with industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to University officials, the initiative forms part of efforts to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical industry experience while strengthening research capacity in Nigerian universities. The centre is expected to promote innovation and support national efforts to develop local expertise in the energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration will expose students to contemporary technologies used in gas exploration, processing, and energy management, equipping graduates with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to meet the demands of Nigeria&#8217;s evolving energy industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2088\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2088\">DELSU Comrade Community Converges, Charts New Leadership Course<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to supporting academic research, the Centre of Excellence is expected to host workshops, technical training programmes, seminars, and collaborative research projects involving students, lecturers, and professionals from the oil and gas sector. These activities are aimed at encouraging knowledge exchange, scientific innovation, and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Science and technology experts have described research centres of this nature as valuable investments in higher education, noting that they complement classroom learning with practical experience while enabling universities to contribute research-based solutions to national development challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is also expected to enhance DELSU&#8217;s reputation as a leading institution committed to scientific research, innovation and technological advancement. It reflects the growing importance of partnerships between universities and industry in promoting sustainable development and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students have welcomed the proposed development, expressing optimism that improved research facilities will create greater opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and career advancement in science and technology-related disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2074\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2074\">POS Operators, Online Vendors Thrive As Abraka Embraces Digital Business<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed Centre of Excellence in Gas Development represents another significant milestone in Delta State University&#8217;s drive to strengthen research and innovation. Stakeholders believe the initiative will not only benefit the University community but also contribute to the growth of Nigeria&#8217;s energy sector by producing highly skilled graduates and supporting research-driven solutions to industry challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Edwin Obamwonyi Asemota Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, is set to strengthen scientific research and technological innovation through the proposed establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Gas Development, a project being developed in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Seplat Energy Plc. 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