NNPCL Targets LPG, CNG, Mini-LNG Expansion To Power Nigeria’s Energy Future
By Naija Enquirer Staff
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has reaffirmed its pivot toward natural gas development, announcing plans to scale investments in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and mini-LNG projects to strengthen domestic energy supply and cut reliance on imported fuels.
Gas Takes Center Stage In Nigeria’s Energy Transition
Speaking at the 2025 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, said the company is driving a “cleaner, more resilient energy future” in line with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative and broader energy transition agenda.
“At NNPC, we are diversifying into LPG, CNG, and mini-LNG projects to create a reliable gas-based energy system that supports industries, transport, and households,” Ojulari said. “These projects will help us cut carbon emissions, improve energy access, and strengthen Nigeria’s role as Africa’s gas hub.”
Infrastructure Expansion And Private-Sector Partnerships
Ojulari disclosed that NNPC is working with local and international partners to expand gas processing and distribution infrastructure, positioning gas as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s future energy market.
“We see gas not just as a transition fuel, but as a destination fuel that will power the nation’s future,” he stated. “We are revamping depots, pipelines, and terminals to support product diversification and ensure gas becomes available, affordable, and accessible to every Nigerian household.”
He added that collaboration with private investors will be central to driving growth across the gas value chain, noting that NNPC’s facilities will remain open to partners willing to support national energy objectives.
Gas As An Engine For Economic Growth
Calling on stakeholders to explore opportunities within Nigeria’s expanding gas market, Ojulari said gas development represents a new frontier for economic diversification, industrialization, and job creation.
“With over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, Nigeria cannot afford to remain a net importer of energy products,” he declared. “Our goal is to convert our gas wealth into tangible prosperity for our people.”
The OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week the continent’s premier downstream and midstream forum — brings together global energy leaders, investors, and regulators to shape the future of Africa’s energy industry, with particular attention to sustainability, technology, and infrastructure reforms.
