Gas
Shell highlights pipeline infrastructure at Abuja gas forum
Shell Nigeria Gas has shared its experience in pioneering local distribution to advance industrial energy access.
Key points
- Shell Nigeria Gas highlighted the role of pipeline infrastructure at the ALDG business forum.
- The company noted that early investments have helped transform gas into an industrial solution.
- Speakers pointed to the Petroleum Industry Act as a key driver for market clarity.
What happened
Shell Nigeria Gas has highlighted the importance of expanding pipeline natural gas infrastructure during the second business forum hosted by the Association of Local Distributors of Gas in Abuja, according to National Accord.
Representing Managing Director Ralph Gbobo, the head of gas distribution Chukwuka Amos-Ejesi explained that the firm initiated operations in Agbara-Ota over twenty years ago. He noted that initial market demand was low and economic conditions were challenging, but the company moved forward based on Nigeria's industrialisation potential.
Why it matters
Industry participants at the event discussed strategies to transition the nation from gas abundance to broader energy access. Representatives emphasised that combining supply certainty, enabling infrastructure, and clear commercial terms helps attract long-term capital for domestic energy projects.
According to the firm, regulatory measures such as the Petroleum Industry Act have helped reduce policy uncertainty. The legislation supports the domestic market through the Network Code and Domestic Gas Supply Obligation, which establishes clearer pricing structures and transparent licensing processes for operators.
What comes next
Established in 1998, Shell Nigeria Gas currently supplies energy to over 150 industrial customers across Abia, Bayelsa, Ogun, and Rivers states. The enterprise recently expanded its network by connecting two additional manufacturing clients in Ogun State during the first half of the year.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
21.9% of electricity in the world came from gas in 2024Countries in this story
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