Gasnexus, a subsidiary of Axxela in joint venture partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited, has promised to deliver liquefied natural gas to industries in the northern part of the country.
Last week, the company joined the NNPC and other private sector partners for the groundbreaking of its small-scale liquefied natural gas plant in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
Themed ’From Gas to Prosperity: Catalysing Nigeria’s Economic Growth,’ the event marked the groundbreaking of five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainable energy development and economic transformation in Nigeria.
In a statement on Wednesday, Axxela stated that the Gasnexus/NGML 20 million standard cubic feet per day small-scale LNG plant will be developed in phases, starting with the development of a 7.5MMSCF/D facility that will “utilise natural gas from the existing Oben-Ajaokuta pipeline to serve stranded customers in the North and other parts of the region.”
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Axxela Gas Midstream Infrastructure, Franklin Umole, emphasised the significance of the project.
He said, “The demand for cleaner energy, especially in underserved markets currently relying on other traditional dirty fossil fuels, presents a substantial market opportunity. With the central and strategic location of the plant in Ajaokuta, we are committed to expanding access to reliable and affordable natural gas to a wider range of customers across the northern region.
“We have laid the foundation for a future that not only fuels growth for our industries and economy but also reinforces our commitment to sustainable energy solutions. We are not just building infrastructure—we are shaping the future of energy.”
In his remarks, the Managing Director of NNPC Gas Marketing Limited, Justin Ezeala, said the mini gas plant will be an important milestone for the NGML, reflecting its shared goal of ensuring access to cleaner energy for Nigerians.
“Our partnership with Gasnexus is a crucial step toward unlocking the full potential of natural gas as a catalyst for industrial growth and energy security.
