In a strategic manoeuvre aimed at harnessing gas resources to drive economic expansion, President Bola Tinubu is poised to unveil three pivotal gas infrastructure projects in the near future.
According to a statement released on Friday, May 3, by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, these projects, spearheaded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its partners, signify a pivotal shift towards leveraging Nigeria’s abundant gas reserves for national development.
President Tinubu’s administration has emphasised Nigeria’s status as a gas-rich nation, emphasising a commitment to tapping into this valuable resource to bolster the economy.
Nigeria’s gas reserves, estimated at approximately 208.83 trillion cubic feet, represent a substantial portion of Africa’s gas wealth.
The forthcoming projects, geared towards maximising value from the country’s gas assets and curbing gas flaring, are slated to ramp up domestic gas supply, foster industrial growth, and cultivate a more favourable investment climate.
While specific commissioning dates were not disclosed in the statement, the outlined projects include the AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP-2), the ANOH Gas Processing Plant (AGPC), and the ANOH-OB3 CTMS Gas Pipeline Project.
The AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP-2) is designed to process 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) of rich gas, supplying lean gas to the domestic market. Additionally, it will yield 160,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of propane and 100,000 MTPA of butane, reducing reliance on LPG imports and bolstering industrialization efforts.
The ANOH Gas Processing Plant (AGPC) will handle non-associated gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South field in Imo State, producing dry gas, condensate, and LPG. This venture is expected to substantially augment domestic gas supply, thereby stimulating power generation and expediting industrialization.
The ANOH-OB3 CTMS Gas Pipeline Project aims to transport dry gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South primary treatment facility to the OB3 Custody Transfer Metering Station, facilitating its integration into the OB3 pipeline system.
Upon completion, these initiatives are projected to elevate gas supply to the domestic market by approximately 500 MMscf/d, fostering a conducive investment climate and fostering balanced economic growth.
“We are eager about the transformative potential of these projects in Nigeria’s energy landscape and their consequential impact on national development,” remarked Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
“These initiatives signify a significant expansion of Nigeria’s gas infrastructure, underscoring our commitment to harnessing our gas resources for sustainable economic advancement,” Ngelale added.
The AHL Gas Processing Plant, developed by AHL Limited, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and SEEPCO, and the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, operated by ANOH Gas Processing Company, a collaboration between NNPC Limited and Seplat Energy Plc, exemplify strategic partnerships aimed at driving Nigeria’s energy sector towards greater self-sufficiency and prosperity.
