By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta

A new 18-kilometre gas pipeline has been launched in Ogun State.

The 150 million standard cubic feet per day of gas (mmscfd) pipeline runs from Ibefun to Rite Foods Ltd’s large-scale factory in Ososa.

The pipeline was built by Axxela Ltd through its subsidiary, Transit Gas Nigeria Ltd (TGNL) in partnership with the Nigerian Gas Marketing Company Ltd (NGMC).

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Speaking at the inauguration, Axxela Chief Executive Officer Bolaji Osunsanya said: “Axxela/NGMC pioneered gas distribution in the greater Lagos area, and our current positioning enables us to increase our industrial and commercial client footprint across the south-western corridor.

“By providing the gas advantage, we are enabling the development of self-sustaining industrial clusters to bolster Nigeria’s industrialisation and socio-economic empowerment.”

The project is under the Sagamu Gas Distribution Zone (SGDZ), a joint venture between NGMC and TGNL (the NGMC/TGNL JV), which began operations in 2019 by delivering gas to growing industrial users.

On the NGMC/TGNL JV and the new pipeline grid, NGMC Managing Director Faruk Usman said: “The SGDZ will contribute to the development of Sagamu and its environs by facilitating industrial growth, cleaner energy generation and fostering community employment through gas availability.”