Rainoil Gas Limited, a player in the downstream energy sector, has unveiled a Liquefied Petroleum Gas plant in Ore, Ondo State.
In a statement on Wednesday, the firm said this aligns with the Federal Government’s agenda to expand gas accessibility and promote clean cooking energy across Nigeria.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held along the Ore-Okitipupa Road, the Managing Director of Rainoil Gas, Mr Emmanuel Omuojine, noted that the plant’s location is aimed at providing easier access to clean and affordable cooking gas for residents of Ore and its surrounding communities, eliminating the need for residents to travel to distant urban centre to purchase cooking gas.
“We chose Ore because we want to bring clean energy closer to the people. Our vision is to ensure that gas becomes the fuel of choice for households across Nigeria, and accessibility plays a key role in making that possible,” the MD said.
Omuojine highlighted Rainoil Gas’s rapid growth since its inception in 2020, with a storage capacity of 8,000 metric tonnes in Lagos and a fleet of 42 trucks to support efficient distribution across the country.
He emphasised that the establishment of gas plants across Nigeria is a critical step in deepening gas penetration and supporting the Federal Government’s national gas expansion plan.
In his remarks, Chairman of Odigbo Local Government, Taiwo Adegoroye, commended Rainoil Gas for selecting Ore as a key location in its national expansion strategy.
Adegoroye praised the company’s commitment to community development and environmental sustainability.
“This is a thoughtful and impactful move by Rainoil Gas. It will not only improve the standard of living in Ore and surrounding towns like Okitipupa, but it will also stimulate local economic activity and promote safer, cleaner cooking habits,” the LG boss said.
Adegoroye also appealed to residents to embrace the use of LPG and shun deforestation practices such as firewood gathering, which he said are harmful to the environment and public health.
“The new Ore gas plant is expected to serve as a central energy hub for Ore, Okitipupa, and neighbouring communities, with benefits ranging from convenience and affordability to improved health and environmental outcomes.
“With this latest commissioning, Rainoil Gas continues to solidify its position as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s gas sector, dedicated to delivering clean, efficient, and accessible energy solutions to millions of Nigerians,” the statement concluded.
