By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
Chief Executive Officer of Axxela Limited, Bolaji Osunsanya, has said the firm was enabling the development of industrial gas clusters to help boost economic development.
He spoke at the commissioning of the new 18 kilometres gas pipeline in Ogun State.
The 150 million standard cubic feet per day of gas (mmscfd) pipeline runs from Ibefun to Rite Foods Limited’s large-scale factory in Ososa.
The pipeline was built by Axxela through its subsidiary, Transit Gas Nigeria Limited (TGNL), in partnership with the Nigerian Gas Marketing Company Limited (NGMC), a subsidiary of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Osusanya said: “Axxela/NGMC pioneered gas distribution in Lagos, and our present positioning enables us to increase our industrial and commercial client footprint across the south-western corridor.
The project is under the Sagamu Gas Distribution Zone (SGDZ), a joint venture between NGMC and TGNL (the NGMC/TGNL JV), which commenced 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: “As part of our strategy, we are delighted to pioneer and implement initiatives with private players, which is a clear indication of our willingness to collaborate and ensure the success of Nigeria’s Gas Expansion Programme.
“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.”
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