The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the construction of five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, with a combined capacity of 97 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD).
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Thursday, marks a strategic partnership between NNPCL and private investors to enhance local gas supply for cooking, mobility, and power generation.
Key LNG Projects
The five LNG plants under construction include:
NNPC Prime LNG
NGML/Gasnexus LNG
BUA LNG
Highland LNG
LNG Arete
Strategic Impact & Benefits
Industrial Growth: The project will boost industrialization and economic diversification.
Energy Access: Expands gas supply for households, industries, and transportation.
Job Creation: Generates employment opportunities and enhances GDP contribution.
Environmental Benefits: Supports Nigeria’s flare-down initiatives, reducing carbon emissions.
Government’s Commitment
- Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s Group CEO, emphasized the role of natural gas in job creation, economic transformation, and energy security.
- Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), assured government support, highlighting that these LNG plants align with Nigeria’s gas industrialization strategy.
Looking Ahead
With these mini-LNG plants, Nigeria takes a major step toward energy sufficiency, unlocking its abundant gas resources for sustainable development.
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