Tinubu to commission critical gas infrastructure projects

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President Bola Tinubu is set to commission three vital gas infrastructure projects undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its partners. 

According to Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, this initiative aligns with Tinubu’s commitment to leveraging gas to foster economic growth significantly.

These projects bolster the federal government’s efforts to maximize value from the nation’s gas assets while curbing gas flaring. They have been expedited since the inception of the administration to enhance domestic gas supply, a pivotal factor for economic prosperity.

The projects scheduled for commissioning include the AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP – 2), an expansion of the Kwale Gas Processing Plant (GPP – 1). Currently supplying about 130MMscf/d of gas to the domestic market, GPP – 2 is designed to process 200MMscf/d of rich gas and deliver lean gas through the OB3 Gas Pipeline.

This additional gas supply will further bolster Nigeria’s rapid industrialization efforts and reduce dependency on LPG imports. Developed by AHL Limited, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and SEEPCO, the AHL Gas Plant holds promise for the nation’s energy future.

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Another significant project is the ANOH Gas Processing Plant (AGPC) with a capacity of 300MMscf/d. Designed to process non-associated gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South field in Imo State, the plant will significantly boost domestic gas supply, thus enhancing power generation and industrialization. 

Developed by ANOH Gas Processing Company, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Seplat Energy Plc, the ANOH Gas Plant underscores the collaborative effort towards Nigeria’s energy self-sufficiency.

Additionally, the ANOH-OB3 CTMS Gas Pipeline Project involves the construction of a transmission gas pipeline to evacuate dry gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South (ANOH) primary treatment facility to OB3 Custody Transfer Metering Station. This project, estimated to add approximately 500mmscf/d to the domestic gas market upon completion, promises to enhance the investment climate and promote balanced economic growth.

Upon commissioning, these projects will collectively increase gas supply to the domestic market by approximately 500mmscf/d, heralding a new era of energy sustainability and economic progress.