The Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Mr. James Makinde, recently led a senior management delegation on a courtesy visit to the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, where he provided strategic updates on the performance of the ANOH Gas Processing Plant and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s energy security and gas-driven economic growth.
The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with the Presidency while showcasing the significant progress made by AGPC in delivering one of Nigeria’s flagship gas infrastructure projects. Discussions centred on the plant’s operational performance, its contribution to the domestic gas market, and its role in advancing the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative and broader energy transition objectives.
AGPC, a 50:50 incorporated joint venture between Seplat Energy Plc and the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Limited, was established to develop and operate the ANOH Gas Processing Plant located in Imo State.
During the engagement, Mr. Makinde informed the Presidential Adviser that the facility, which is designed to process approximately 300 million standard cubic feet of wet gas per day (300 MMscfd) from the ANOH Field in OML 53, has successfully transitioned into commercial operations and is steadily ramping up production.
He noted that since commissioning, the plant has continued to demonstrate stable, safe and reliable operations and is currently processing approximately 150 MMscfd during its initial stabilization phase, with a clear roadmap towards achieving its full design capacity.
“The successful start-up and continued ramp-up of the ANOH Gas Processing Plant represent a significant milestone, not only for AGPC but also for Nigeria’s aspiration to unlock its vast gas resources for industrialisation, power generation and economic development,” Mr. Makinde stated.
He further highlighted the plant’s growing contribution to both domestic and export-oriented gas markets. Processed gas is currently supplied to the Indorama Petrochemical Plant in Rivers State to support industrial activities, while additional volumes are transported through the OB3 gas pipeline infrastructure for delivery to Nigeria LNG (NLNG), thereby strengthening the nation’s integrated gas value chain.
In her remarks, Mrs. Olu Verheijen commended AGPC for the successful delivery and operation of the project, describing the ANOH Gas Processing Plant as a strategic national
asset that aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of leveraging natural gas as a catalyst for economic diversification, industrial growth and improved energy security.
She reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investments that expand gas infrastructure, deepen domestic gas utilization and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy landscape.
The ANOH Gas Processing Plant also plays a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria’s gas transmission network through its connection to the OB3 pipeline system, enabling wider distribution of processed gas to power generation companies and industrial customers across the country.
AGPC reiterated its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, world-class health, safety and environmental standards, regulatory compliance, Nigerian content development and sustainable stakeholder engagement. The company also reaffirmed its dedication to creating long-term value for its shareholders, host communities and the Nigerian economy.
As the ANOH Gas Processing Plant continues its operational ramp-up, AGPC remains strategically positioned as a key enabler of Nigeria’s gas-powered future, supporting the nation’s ambition to drive industrialisation, improve energy access and foster sustainable economic development through the responsible utilisation of its abundant natural gas resources.