Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) was incorporated as a limited liability company on May 17, 1989, to harness Nigeria's vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export.
The plant was built by the TSKJ consortium, which was led by KBR, a former subsidiary of Halliburton. In September 1999, the Bonny plant started production and was expected to send its first shipment in October.
Nigeria LNG Limited is jointly owned in the following proportions: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) owns 49%, Shell Gas B.V., Eni and TotalEnergies.
Leadership
In July 2016, Tony Attah was named managing director and CEO of Nigeria LNG. In July 2021, the board of directors appointed Philip Mshelbila as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. In February 2022, the board of directors appointed Olalekan Olufemi Ogunleye as the new deputy managing director of the company.
NLNG operates from five offices spread across different locations. The company has the liquefaction plant and the bulk of its technical personnel in Bonny Island and Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. The company has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) Limited, that provides ship chartering and operating services for NLNG. Another wholly-owned subsidiary, Nigeria LNG Ship Manning Limited (NSML) provides personnel for all of NLNG’s Shipping Vessels.
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NLNG's Impact and Initiatives
Beyond the volumes we export, we are deeply invested in the long-term health of our environment, the resilience of our communities, and the innovation that will prepare Nigeria’s energy landscape for a net-zero future. We take responsibility for what we produce, and how we produce it. That means efficiency in production, protecting the ecosystems around us, and building systems that promote sustainability. We are proud to help reduce Nigeria’s gas flaring rate from 65% to less than 20%.
As part of our commitment to inspiring a sustainable future and deepening our bond with the Bonny Kingdom, NLNG has officially handed over the completed Phase 2 (1.55km) section of the Bonny-Finima Road Expansion Project to the Executive Chairman of Bonny Local Government Council, Amasenibo Hon. Engr. The project, a key deliverable under Train 7’s Environmental, Social, and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) mitigation plan, will ease vehicular movement, strengthen local connectivity, boost small businesses, and enhance economic vitality across Bonny Island.
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Community Support and Capacity Building
NLNG and NCDMB today completed two key capacity-building projects in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The two projects were the remodelling and equipping of an ICT centre at the Baptist High School in Port Harcourt and the close-out ceremony of the Human Development (HCD) Basic Training Programme, an initiative designed to enhance industry skills among young Nigerians.
“This programme is about building a new generation of Nigerian professionals who will shape the oil and gas sector for decades to come. We support Nigerian vendors to specialise and build capacity in key sectors.
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Strategic Positioning and Technological Deployment
Being awarded midstream operator of the year at Nigeria’s key oil and gas event underscores NLNG’s prominent position within the industry, creating opportunities to provide specialized services such as logistics, vessel management, and midstream infrastructure support to strengthen their competitive edge.
NLNG’s use of modern tech stack including WordPress, MySQL, and digital engagement tools highlights their openness to digital transformation, providing avenues for technology vendors offering cybersecurity, enterprise software, and digital platform solutions to support operational modernization.
Nigeria LNG Limited uses 8 technology products and services including Microsoft SharePoint, jQuery, Windows Server, and more.
Market Expansion and Challenges
NLNG’s global export activities and recent discussions around asset security amid regional instabilities suggest a demand for innovative solutions in supply chain resilience, security technology, and risk management services to support their international logistics and operational effectiveness.
NLNG's Liquefaction Capacity Expansion
Nigeria LNG Limited is currently expanding its operational capacity with the addition of a seventh liquefaction train at Bonny Island, indicating significant growth in their production capabilities and potential need for specialized equipment, maintenance services, and technology solutions tailored to large-scale LNG infrastructure.
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The company’s recent initiatives to launch micro, small, and medium enterprise support schemes demonstrate a focus on grassroots economic development, offering opportunities for financial services, local supply chain partnerships, and community engagement programs to enhance corporate social responsibility efforts.
Gas Supply and Sources
NLNG taps into the nation’s vast natural gas reserves, estimated at 202 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) which positions Nigeria among the top 10 gas-rich countries globally. These reserves, both associated and non-associated, are sourced from joint ventures (JVs) operating across the Niger Delta, including onshore and offshore fields.
Supplies gas from fields like Gbaran Ubie, Soku, Bonny (Onshore), and offshore platforms such as Bonga and EA. However, Bonga and EA offshore fields have been marked for diversion to the Nigerian domestic gas market via the Escravos Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in due course in compliance with the Nigerian Government’s directive.
Sources gas from the Obiafu-Obrikom (OB-OB) Integrated Gas Supply Centre, drawing from fields like Idu, Akri, Kwale, Irri, Oshie, Tebidaba and Ebocha oil and gas fields.
Delivers gas from onshore fields (Obite, Ibewa and Obagi and offshore platforms (Amenam, Akpo). TEPNG commissioned delivery of some 35 to 40 mmscf/d of associated gas from its Ofon project through its Amenam offshore plant as part of its flare reduction strategy.
An upgrade on supply capacity of its Obite plant from 350 mmscf/d to 530mmscf/d increased volumes to NLNG plant through its 42-inch diameter by 45km gas transmission pipeline (Obite Ubeta Rumuji - OUR).
NLNG Key Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Incorporation Date | May 17, 1989 |
| Core Business | Production of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export |
| Plant Location | Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Ownership Structure | NNPC (49%), Shell Gas B.V., Eni, TotalEnergies |
| Subsidiaries | Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) Limited, Nigeria LNG Ship Manning Limited (NSML) |
| Key Initiatives | Gas flaring reduction, community support, capacity building, infrastructure expansion |
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