NLNG Moves to Boost Local Cooking Gas Availability, Commits Full Supply to Domestic Market and Targets 35% Growth
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic cooking gas availability, stating that it currently channels 100 per cent of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production to the Nigerian market.
The company said the decision is being driven by rising local demand for cooking gas rather than any decline in production levels, underscoring the growing importance of domestic energy supply in Nigeria’s broader economic and social development.
The disclosure was made by NLNG Managing Director, Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Growing Demand Driving Domestic Supply Strategy
Speaking during the visit, Falade explained that NLNG’s continued focus on the domestic market reflects the increasing consumption of LPG across households and businesses in the country.
According to him, the company’s domestic gas strategy goes beyond supply allocation and has become an important market-shaping initiative aimed at improving access to cleaner cooking energy for Nigerians.
He noted that sustained collaboration across the upstream segment of the petroleum industry remains critical to maintaining stable gas supply and supporting long-term market growth.
Falade stressed that stronger cooperation among producers, regulators, and other stakeholders would be essential to ensuring that Nigeria fully harnesses its gas resources for both domestic development and international competitiveness.
Falade also disclosed that NLNG’s Train 7 project, which is expected to come on stream next year, will significantly expand the company’s production capacity.
He said the new train is projected to deliver about 35 per cent additional output, a development expected to strengthen supply to the domestic market while also supporting export volumes.
According to him, the increase in capacity will improve the company’s ability to respond to rising local demand without undermining its international commitments.
Industry observers believe the expansion could play an important role in deepening Nigeria’s gas utilisation agenda, particularly at a time when access to affordable cooking gas remains a major policy priority.
During the meeting, NUPRC Chief Executive, Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, welcomed the NLNG delegation and reiterated the Commission’s commitment to creating a more business-friendly operating environment for players in the oil and gas sector.
She said the Commission’s current direction aligns with the Federal Government’s gas development agenda, particularly efforts aimed at increasing domestic gas utilisation and unlocking greater value from the country’s natural gas resources.
Eyesan noted that the Commission has accelerated reforms since December, with a focus on meeting the implementation requirements of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
“We are deliberately repositioning the Commission as a business enabler,” she said.
Eyesan further revealed that the Commission now holds monthly stakeholder engagements as part of efforts to identify issues early and resolve them proactively.
According to her, this more responsive regulatory approach has contributed to stronger investor confidence and has helped drive important final investment decisions across the industry.
She explained that continuous dialogue with operators is helping to remove bottlenecks, improve regulatory clarity, and create a more predictable environment for long-term investments.
“Decade of Gas” Beyond a Slogan
The NUPRC chief executive also described Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas” initiative as a practical economic programme rather than a policy slogan.
She said the initiative is designed to expand domestic gas utilisation, improve energy access, stimulate industrial growth, and strengthen export opportunities.
While reaffirming the Commission’s support for operators, Eyesan urged industry players to match regulatory reforms with stronger performance, strict compliance, and disciplined investment execution.
NLNG’s renewed commitment to domestic LPG supply comes at a time when the country is seeking to improve access to cleaner household energy, reduce dependence on traditional cooking fuels, and build a more resilient gas-based economy.
With the expected completion of Train 7 and continued regulatory reforms from the NUPRC, stakeholders believe Nigeria could be better positioned to expand both domestic gas consumption and export competitiveness in the coming years.
