FG set to increase gas supply to domestic market with three projects ready for commissioning – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu
In a move to leverage gas for economic growth, President Bola Tinubu is set to commission three critical gas infrastructure projects in the country.
According to a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and some partners undertook the gas projects.
Recall that President Tinubu had identified Nigeria as more of a gas-resource nation than petroleum-rich, indicating his administration’s interest in exploiting the huge gas reserves available to boost the economy.
Nigeria’s gas reserves, put at about 208.83 trillion cubic feet, accounts for 33 per cent of Africa’s gas reserves.
The projects, aimed at growing value from the nation’s gas assets and eliminating gas flaring, are slated to increase domestic gas supply, promote industrialisation and create a better investment climate.
According to the statement, the projects include the AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP-2), ANOH Gas Processing Plant (AGPC) and the ANOH-OB3 CTMS Gas Pipeline Project.
The AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP-2) will process 200MMscf/d of rich gas and deliver lean gas to the domestic market, supporting rapid industrialisation. The plant will also produce 160,000 MTPA of Propane and 100,000 MTPA of Butane, reducing dependence on LPG imports.
The ANOH Gas Processing Plant (AGPC) will process non-associated gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South field in Imo State, producing dry gas, condensate and LPG. This will significantly increase domestic gas supply, leading to increased power generation and accelerated industrialisation.
The ANOH-OB3 CTMS Gas Pipeline Project will evacuate dry gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South primary treatment facility to OB3 Custody Transfer Metering Station for delivery into the OB3 pipeline system. When commissioned, the projects will increase gas supply to the domestic market by approximately 500mmscf/d, creating a better investment climate and promoting balanced economic growth.
Ngelale said: “We are excited about the potential of these projects to transform Nigeria’s energy sector and drive economic growth. We look forward to the commissioning and the positive impact it will have on our nation.
“This project is an expansion to the Kwale Gas Processing Plant (GPP – 1), which currently supplies about 130MMscf/d of gas to the domestic market. The processing plant is designed to process 200MMscf/d of rich gas and deliver lean gas through the OB3 Gas Pipeline. This additional gas supply will support further rapid industrialization of Nigeria.
“The plant will also produce about 160,000 MTPA of Propane and 100,000 MTPA of Butane, which will reduce the dependency on LPG Imports. The AHL Gas Plant is being developed by AHL Limited, an incorporated Joint Venture owned by NNPC Limited and SEEPCO.
“The ANOH gas plant is an integrated 300MMscf/d capacity gas processing plant designed to process non-associated gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South field in Imo State. The plant will produce dry gas, condensate and LPG.
“The gas from ANOH gas plant will significantly increase domestic gas supply, leading to increased power generation and accelerated industrialisation. The ANOH Gas Plant is being developed by ANOH Gas Processing Company, an incorporated Joint Venture owned by NNPC Limited and Seplat Energy Plc on a 50-50 basis.
“The project involves the engineering, procurement and construction of 36”x23.3km ANOH-OB3 Project. The Transmission Gas Pipeline will evacuate dry gas from the Assa North-Ohaji South (ANOH) primary treatment facility (PTF) to OB3 Custody Transfer Metering Station (CTMS) for delivery into the OB3 pipeline system. About 600MMscf/d is estimated to be available from two separate 2 x 300MMscf/d capacity gas processing production trains from AGPC & SPDC JV.”
“When commissioned, the projects will increase gas supply to the domestic market by approximately 500mmscf/d, creating a better investment climate and promoting balanced economic growth cumulatively.”
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