- Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plans to replace its steam-powered vessels with modern ships within the next decade, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040.
- NLNG has committed 100% of its LPG production to the Nigerian market and is expanding its capacity through the Train 7 Project.
Nnamdi Anowi, General Manager of Production at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), revealed the company’s plan to replace all its steam-powered vessels with modern ships within the next decade. On Tuesday,10th December, 2024, he shared this vision during the World Leaders’ Panel at the 2024 World LNG Summit and Awards in Berlin, Germany. The summit, themed ‘ Achieving the Balance Between Energy Security and Decarbonisation, ‘ highlighted NLNG’s commitment to sustainability and cleaner energy.
Anowi explained that over the next 10 years, NLNG aims to transition to modern ships, beginning with the addition of their first modern vessel, Aktoras, earlier this year. A second ship is already planned for next year. He emphasized that NLNG targets net-zero emissions by 2040, which is aligned with Nigeria’s goal of reaching net-zero by 2060. This goal will be achieved through various strategies, including operational efficiency, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and shipping upgrades.
In addition to its shipping ambitions, Anowi noted that NLNG has committed 100% of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to the Nigerian market. He highlighted the critical need for cleaner energy, citing a report that revealed the yearly deaths of over 100,000 Nigerians due to smoke inhalation from traditional cooking methods. He stressed that access to cleaner energy is vital for Africa, where 80% of the population lacks it.
NLNG is also working on expanding its production capacity, aiming to increase output from 23 million tonnes to 30 million tonnes through its Train 7 Project. Anowi shared that the company is engaging with stakeholders and the government to ensure the LNG trains are fully operational by the end of next year.
Addressing sustainability, Anowi explained that 75% ofNLNG’s emissions come from its operations, with shipping contributing the remaining 25%. He pointed to strategies such as measurement, reduction, and mitigation to reduce thecompany’s environmental footprint. Additionally, NLNG is exploring CCS opportunities in collaboration with the government and international oil companies, and investigating solar power projects in Abuja and Port Harcourt as part of its broader sustainability initiatives.