- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) plans to build five mini-LNG plants in Kogi State to reduce cooking gas prices and boost domestic supply.
- The project, announced by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will be the largest concentration of LNG plants in a single district in Nigeria.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced plans to establish five mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, to reduce cooking gas prices and improve supply to the domestic market. This initiative is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance Nigeria’s energy infrastructure and ensure more affordable access to cooking gas, which has become increasingly expensive for many Nigerians.
The rising cost of cooking gas has placed additional strain on households, contributing to the growing cost of living in the country. NNPC’s new project aims to alleviate some of these pressures by increasing the domestic supply of cooking gas and ensuring a more stable and affordable price for consumers. With Nigeria being one of the world’s largest natural gas producers, establishing these plants is crucial to utilising more domestic resources and reducing reliance on imports.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, revealed the details of the project during her speech at the Practical Nigerian Content Forum in Bayelsa State on December 4. She described the move as a “groundbreaking” development for the nation. According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the five LNG plants will be the largest concentration of such facilities in a single district in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push for energy independence.
The establishment of these mini-LNG plants is expected to improve the supply of natural gas for domestic use, benefiting households and supporting industrial and commercial activities. The increased availability of cooking gas will help reduce the financial burden on Nigerians, especially in the face of soaring fuel prices and inflation.
This initiative aligns with NNPC’s broader goals to support the country’s energy needs, promote local content, and ensure more sustainable and affordable energy for the populace. It also complements ongoing efforts by the Nigerian government and energy stakeholders to develop the local gas sector, reduce energy imports, and create jobs.
By investing in the infrastructure to produce more cooking gas domestically, NNPC aims to provide long-term solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges. The project in Kogi State will play a key role in improving energy access, stabilising gas prices, and helping to drive the country’s economic growth through more sustainable and localised energy production.