In a bold step toward Nigeria’s energy sufficiency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its partners have launched five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. This strategic move aligns with the Federal Government’s Gas Revolution Agenda, aimed at deepening domestic gas utilization and driving economic growth.
The groundbreaking ceremony marked the commencement of construction on the plants—NNPC Prime LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and LNG Arete—boasting a combined capacity of 97 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscf/d). NNPC Ltd. holds stakes in three of them, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy landscape.
Speaking at the event, NNPC Ltd. Group CEO, Mele Kyari, emphasized the critical role of natural gas in industrialization, job creation, and economic diversification. He highlighted that these facilities will not only provide affordable energy but also significantly cut carbon emissions and bridge infrastructure gaps in regions without gas pipeline access.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, hailed the initiative as an unprecedented milestone in Nigeria’s oil and gas history, reiterating the government’s commitment to harnessing gas for national development.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, expressed gratitude for the investment, noting its potential to create employment opportunities and drive industrialization in the region.
With this ambitious project, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration continues to push Nigeria toward a future of energy security, industrial expansion, and economic prosperity.
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