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From Paul Osuyi
Efforts to attain energy security and harness Nigeria’s natural gas resources for economic growth and environmental sustainability have received a major boost following the commissioning of the Kwale Gas Gathering (KGG) and Injection Facility in Delta State by the Federal Government. The facility has a capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd),
Located in Umusam community, near Kwale, the administrative headquarter of Ndokwa West Local Government; KGG is an initiative of Nedogas Development Company Limited which is a joint venture company between Xenergy Limited and the Nigerian
According to the chairman of Nedogas Development Company Limited, Emeka Ene, the plant will unlock potential natural gas fields in the OML 56 oil province through its gas gathering, compression, injection, and metering activities.
Ene said the breakthrough aligned with Nigeria’s ‘Decade of Gas’ initiative aimed at leveraging the vast natural gas reserves for national development. He explained that the plant would create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, thereby contributing significantly to the economic well-being of the host communities.
While commissioning the facility, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the KGG plant would boost the electricity industry, improve industrial productivity, and offer more environmentally friendly home energy options.
The minister described the project as an important step in attaining economic diversification and energy security by fostering industrial expansion for more job opportunities.
“We will be able to process natural gas more efficiently at the Nedogas Plant, which will increase both our domestic supply and export potential. These facilities will also have an impact on a number of other industries.
“A greater supply of gas will boost the electricity industry, improve industrial productivity, and offer more environmentally friendly home energy options,” he stated.
Like Oliver Twist, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, urged the company to replicate the KGG plant across the state, describing it a milestone in the nation’s quest for energy security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
Represented by his deputy, Mr. Monday Onyeme, the governor appealed to the company to enhance the use of local content and fulfill its corporate social responsibility, saying that “we believe that this plant will create jobs for the company which is a win- win situation for all.
He noted that the plant would boost Nigeria’s current reserve base of 208.83 trillion cubic feet of gas representing 33 percent of Africa total gas reserves.
“It is heartwarming that this facility will have gas supplied to it by other oil companies that are operating in this area which will greatly reduce the effects of gas flaring on our people.
“So, you can understand my joy that these hazards that range from health to air pollution can significantly be checked with the provision of this plant as my administration is delivering the M.O.R.E. Agenda to Deltans which simply translates to Meaningful development, Opportunities for all, Realistic reforms, and Enhanced peace and Development,” he added.
Also speaking, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Mr. Omatsola Ogbe, said the commissioning of the facility represented major strides towards enhancing the energy capabilities and reinforcing Nigeria’s position on the global energy map.
