Nigeria’s leading independent energy company, Seplat Energy PLC, in partnership with its Joint Venture (“JV”) partner NNPCL has made milestone as they completed first domestic supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – Butane – from the Bonny River Terminal (BRT) in Rivers State.
In this milestone, 12,600 metric tons (MT) of LPG were delivered to the Nigerian market, shifting the BRT from its traditional role as an export hub and supporting Seplat’s efforts to grow local energy supply while reducing dependence on imported cooking gas. LPG from BRT had historically always been exported.
It was gathered that the action is part of a wider strategy to increase supply of LPG to the domestic market. At the newly constructed gas plants: 300 MMscfd ANOH gas plant in IMO State and 90 MMscfd Sapele gas plant in Delta State there are LPG units which are capable of producing 120MT per day and 163MT per day respectively. The Company expects both plants to be fully operational in Q4 2025.
By increasing the availability of locally sourced LPG, SEPLAT is not only improving energy access but also contributing to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from traditional cooking fuels, estimated to be used by over 80% of Nigerian households.
Speaking on the development, the Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown, said the “Usage of gas and LPG is on the rise in Nigeria and reliable supply is critical in ensuring energy security in country as well as reducing carbon emissions and other harmful air pollutants. At SEPLAT, we are proud to be driving this transformation, delivering cleaner energy solutions that empower communities and drive inclusive growth.”
