By Atoyebi Nike
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketers have unveiled plans to raise Nigeria’s annual LPG supply to six million metric tonnes in the coming years as part of efforts to expand the use of clean energy nationwide.
Outgoing President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Oladapo Olatunbosun, disclosed this on Tuesday at the association’s 38th Annual General Meeting in Abuja.
Olatunbosun said LPG consumption in Nigeria had increased from around 900,000 metric tonnes four years ago to over two million metric tonnes in 2024, driven by new investments, government collaboration, and growing public adoption.
He expressed optimism that with continued policy backing and private sector engagement, the industry’s target of six million metric tonnes per annum was achievable under the Decade of Gas initiative.
“By that, we will be able to rub shoulders with countries like Morocco and Egypt, which currently lead LPG supply in Africa,” Olatunbosun stated.
Despite this progress, he noted that high prices and limited rural access remain major challenges. He called for mechanisms to ensure affordability and infrastructure expansion, especially for rural communities still struggling with poor access.
He also highlighted the potential impact of Seplat Energy’s upcoming gas production, alongside output from the Dangote Refinery, in easing supply pressures and stabilising prices.
Olatunbosun urged stakeholders to adopt technology-driven solutions for plant safety, theft prevention, and operational efficiency, while encouraging young innovators to create digital tools to advance the gas sector.
He reflected on his four-year tenure as a period of transformation and unity within NALPGAM, urging the incoming leadership to consolidate gains and drive further investment in the LPG value chain.
The AGM concluded with the election of new executives who will lead NALPGAM for the next four years.
