The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC and leading upstream gas suppliers have executed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited NLNG.
The agreement, secured the delivery of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscf/d) of feedgas to boost Nigeria’s energy transition and industrial growth.
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The 20-year agreements, with extension options, were signed at the NNPC Towers in Abuja by NLNG and its partners.
Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited, Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited, SNEPCo, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited, NNPC E&P Limited, Shell Nigeria Gas Solutions Limited, Oando Group, and Aradel Holdings.
The agreements are designed to close the persistent gap in upstream gas availability, strengthen the Federal Government’s gas reforms, and accelerate the country’s path to economic prosperity and energy security.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd.,Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, commended NLNG’s shareholders and the Federal Government for their long-term commitment despite industry challenges.
“These GSAs have opened up opportunities for the growth of our industry, both for local and international development.
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They’re hinged on collaboration, synergies, and shared opportunities. We must leverage economies of scale, share risks, and seize opportunities to achieve Mr. President’s Decade of Gas vision,”
He further commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating an enabling environment through Executive Orders that promote gas development and ease of doing business, assuring that NNPC Ltd. remains committed to accelerating the realisation of these reforms.
Also speaking,the Managing Director of NLNG,Philip Mshelbila, described the GSAs as a “game-changer” for Nigeria’s gas sector.
“These agreements are a turning point in NLNG’s journey, restoring reliability of supply and ensuring we remain firmly on the path of growth and expansion.
They will enhance local gas production capacity, improve supply reliability, and advance Nigeria’s energy security, industrialisation, and economic growth,”
The agreements will also reinforce Nigeria’s role in the global energy market by ensuring consistent feedgas supply to the NLNG Bonny Island plant, supporting its expansion drive.
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is an incorporated joint venture (IJV) owned by NNPC Ltd. (49%), Shell Gas (25.6%), TotalEnergies (15%), and Eni International (10.4%).