Gasol says that Charles Osezua will head the steering committee of the Zafiro gas monetisation project in Equatorial Guinea being developed by SONAF G.E. SA (SONAF), a joint venture between Gasol and Sociedad Nacional de Gas, G.E. ("SONAGAS G.E."), the national gas company of Equatorial Guinea. In his new role, Charles will provide strategic direction to this project and oversee its execution. Following this appointment, he has stepped down from the Gasol Board of Directors.

During the past year, Charles has been instrumental in achieving progress in the Zafiro gas project, leading to Gasol’s direct joint venture with SONAGAS G.E. and commitment of gas in the Zafiro Development Area, Block B to SONAF for developing gas monetisation project along with associated infrastructure.

Charles brings substantial experience and expertise in the emerging West African gas markets. A professional engineer with a distinguished career with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), he was at the forefront of championing gas utilization and development initiatives, both within and outside of government. He is currently Chairman of the Owel-Linkso Group in Nigeria and founded Gaslink Nigeria Limited, Nigeria's premier gas utility company and operator of the Greater Lagos gas distribution system. He was also formerly Special Assistant to the Head of State, Federal Republic of Nigeria on Petroleum Matters and a member of the Technical Advisory Committee of Nigeria LNG Limited.

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