The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has thrown its weight behind a Mini-LNG and LCNG project being developed by Portland Gas Limited in Gwagwalada, Abuja, pledging gas supply from the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline once the infrastructure comes on stream.
NNPCL said the facility would be supplied from the AKK Gas Pipeline upon its completion and planned inauguration in July, a move expected to boost gas availability in the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas.
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy at NNPCL, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, made the disclosure at an investment workshop organised by Portland Gas in Abuja on Thursday. He was represented at the event by the company’s Manager, Business Development, Suleiman Kachalla.
Highlighting developments in the downstream gas segment, Ogunleye said the compressed natural gas (CNG) sector had witnessed significant expansion in recent years, drawing more than $200 million in private investment commitments.
According to him, “The Mini-LNG/LCNG facility will fuel vehicles, power industries, reduce dependence on diesel, and strengthen energy resilience.”
He added that, “Positioned at the AKK Abuja take-off node, the project aligns strongly with market demand and investor appetite.”
In his remarks, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Portland Gas Limited, Mr. Folajimi Mohammed, expressed optimism about the role of gas in shaping the country’s energy landscape, stating that Nigeria’s energy future would be driven by gas.
He reaffirmed the company’s alignment with government efforts to deepen access to gas resources and expand infrastructure to meet rising demand.
“At Portland Gas, our commitment is clear. We are here to make clean, reliable and sustainable gas solutions a reality. With years of experience in gas infrastructure development, we have consistently delivered projects to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and innovation.
“This track record gives us confidence that Nigeria’s gas sector is ripe for investment, and Portland Gas is ready to play a leading role,” he said.
