Gas Supply

NLNG has long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with three Joint Ventures (JVs) for the supply of natural gas (feed gas) to the plant.

These JVs are

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)

TotalEnergies

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC)

Access to Feed Gas

NLNG taps into the nation’s vast natural gas reserves, estimated at 202 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) which positions Nigeria among the top 10 gas-rich countries globally. These reserves, both associated and non-associated, are sourced from joint ventures (JVs) operating across the Niger Delta, including onshore and offshore fields. Through long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs), NLNG ensures a steady flow of feed gas from key JVs:

SPDC-JV

Supplies gas from fields like Gbaran Ubie, Soku, Bonny (Onshore), and offshore platforms such as Bonga and EA. However, Bonga and EA offshore fields have been marked for diversion to the Nigerian domestic gas market via the Escravos Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in due course in compliance with the Nigerian Government’s directive. Tunu which has been diverted to the domestic market may only supply feed gas to NLNG intermittently.

NAOC-JV

Sources gas from the Obiafu-Obrikom (OB-OB) Integrated Gas Supply Centre, drawing from fields like Idu, Akri, Kwale, Irri, Oshie, Tebidaba and Ebocha oil and gas fields. Also, under a special supply agreement with NAOC JV, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited supplies up to 120mmscf/d to the NLNG Plant Complex from the MPN-BRT facility.

TEPNG-JV

Delivers gas from onshore fields (Obite, Ibewa and Obagi and offshore platforms (Amenam, Akpo). TEPNG commissioned delivery of some 35 to 40 mmscf/d of associated gas from its Ofon project through its Amenam offshore plant as part of its flare reduction strategy. An upgrade on supply capacity of its Obite plant from 350 mmscf/d to 530mmscf/d increased volumes to NLNG plant through its 42-inch diameter by 45km gas transmission pipeline (Obite Ubeta Rumuji – OUR). The JV's Egina FPSO also delivers up to 125mmscf/d of gas to NLNG via GTS-5.

NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited

Operational management is handled by NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), which provides top-tier maritime services, including vessel and crew management, terminal operations, and training. NSML’s Nigerianisation Plan has achieved 82% local participation.

Shipping

NLNG’s robust shipping network ensures the reliable delivery of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to global markets. With a fleet of 23 LNG vessels under long-term charters and one dedicated LPG vessel for the domestic market, NLNG efficiently transports its products worldwide.

Key players in the fleet include:

Bonny Gas Transport (BGT): Operates 13 vessels, including 6 Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) ships.

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK): Manages 8 steamships.

BW Gas ASA: Operates 2 steamships.

E.A. Temile & Sons Company: Manages 1 LPG vessel.

Maritime Centre of Excellence

The NSML Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE) on Bonny Island further strengthens NLNG’s shipping operations by offering accredited training and consultancy services. The centre is accredited by the following institutions.

Accredited by NIMASA as a Maritime Training Institute (MTI) and certified to conduct Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) courses.

Recognised by the Marshall Islands Flag Administration for conducting STCW and Seafarers’ training courses.

Certified for ISO 9001:2015 by DNV-GL, affirming its commitment to quality and operational standards.

Accredited by DNV-GL as both a Maritime Simulator Centre and a Maritime Training Centre.

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