Seplat supplies 30% of total gas-to-power generation in Nigeria — MD
Seplat Energy Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost independent energy firms, has announced that it currently supplies 30 percent of the gas used by electricity Generation Companies (Gencos), underscoring its commitment to advancing the country’s domestic gas agenda.
The Managing Director of Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU), Mr Oladotun Isiaka, made this known during a panel session at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas.
The session, titled Harnessing Nigeria’s Gas Potential for Domestic Utilisation and Global Export Market, was organised by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), according to a company statement.
Isiaka underscored the need for stronger collaboration across the gas value chain to translate Nigeria’s vast reserves into economic opportunities. He said the country is uniquely positioned to utilise its natural gas resources for national development and to gain a competitive edge in the global energy market.
Speaking on Seplat’s role, Isiaka affirmed that the company remains a frontrunner among indigenous producers, with significant operational and financial investments in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure. He added that driving sector growth will depend heavily on local leadership, sound government policy, and accessible financing mechanisms.
The statement noted that Seplat Energy operates both the Oben and Sapele Gas Processing Plants, which together have a combined capacity exceeding 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). These facilities are responsible for supplying around 30 percent of the gas used in Nigeria’s gas-fired electricity generation.
Additionally, the company is developing the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, a 300 MMscfd facility scheduled to commence operations in 2025. The project is being executed through a joint venture equally owned by Seplat Energy and the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).
Isiaka also pointed to significant offshore gas reserves under SEPNU’s portfolio, located near existing infrastructure, which present considerable opportunities for both local consumption and international export.
Beyond industrial supply, Seplat Energy is investing in initiatives that align with Nigeria’s ‘Decade of Gas’ strategy. These include projects in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for transportation, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for clean household cooking, and electrification pilots designed to bring power to communities without reliable access.
Through these ongoing efforts, the company said it aims to play a leading role in expanding energy access and driving Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
