24 April, 2023
Topline Ltd is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with the University of Port Harcourt to establish an endowed Professorial Chair in the Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering. This Professorial Chair will focus on research and development of cutting-edge pipeline surveillance solutions specifically tailored for the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria.
The partnership between Topline Limited, and the University of Port Harcourt, a leading institution in Nigeria with expertise in petroleum and gas engineering, aims to address the critical need for advanced pipeline surveillance technologies in the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector. This collaboration will provide resources and support for a distinguished academic expert to lead research initiatives, collaborate with Topline's industry experts, and mentor students in developing state-of-the-art solutions to enhance the security and integrity of oil and gas pipelines in Nigeria.
As a company committed to innovation in the Oil and Gas industry, we recognize the importance of research and development in addressing challenges such as pipeline security. This collaboration will allow us to leverage the academic expertise of the University of Port Harcourt to develop cutting-edge pipeline surveillance solutions that can contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector."
The partnership also aligns with Nigerian content Development and Monitoring Board’s 10 Year development roadmap to enhance the state of research and development in Nigeria and drive local content participation within the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. It also presents a unique opportunity for students in the faculty to engage in impactful research and collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions that are tailored to the needs of the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry.
The endowed Professorial Chair marks the beginning of the collaboration between Topline Limited and the University of Port Harcourt, and underscores their shared commitment to driving innovation in the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector through research and development of cutting-edge technologies.
Topline's Projection is for the Collaboration with Uniport to yield technological innovations that will create real time Tamper detection, eliminate waste and downtime, combat pollution caused by Oil spills and ultimately increase Hydrocarbon revenue for the Nation. It is an initiative that is expected to birth an indigenous technology devoid of foreign dependence.