The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is spearheading several major gas infrastructure projects, collectively worth approximately $4.15 billion, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a leading gas-powered economy.
These projects include:
Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project: Estimated at around $2.8 billion, this project is designed to deliver gas to power plants, increase electricity generation, support industrial growth in Northern Nigeria, and create jobs.
Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline Project: Also known as the East-West Pipeline, this $700 million project began in 2016. It connects the Obiafu-Obrikom gas plant in Rivers State to Oben in Edo State, capable of transporting over two billion standard cubic feet of gas per day.
Assa North-Ohaji South (ANOH) Gas Project: Initially budgeted at $700 million but optimized to $650 million, this project is expected to become operational by the third quarter of 2024.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nicholas Ella, highlighted these projects during an interactive session with ministry employees. He emphasized the significance of these initiatives under the Decade of Gas initiative, aimed at expanding Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and ensuring efficient and widespread gas distribution.
Additionally, Ella mentioned the Federal Government’s commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s energy mix by investing in renewable energy projects and hydrogen development. The ministry is developing a hydrogen policy to establish it as a viable alternative energy source, leveraging existing gas infrastructure to produce green hydrogen. This aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and address the vast energy needs of Nigerians.
These initiatives reflect the Federal Government’s strategic focus on gas infrastructure development and supply, positioning Nigeria as a prominent player in the global gas-powered economy while supporting sustainable energy development.
