Industry, especially manufacturing, would, thus, be able to contribute as much as 16.0 per cent to GDP and the solid mineral sub-sector 20.0 per cent in the near-to-medium term from 7.9 per cent and 12.8 per cent in 2009, respectively. The oil and gas industry can be grown through its greater integration with the rest of the economy.
Gas utilization at both the industrial and domestic fronts can be expanded while utilization for power generation is further encouraged by the establishment of more thermal power plants. Far reaching reforms in the Petroleum Industry will help to enhance the gains from the oil and gas industry.