NNPC Plans Five Cooking Gas Plants in Kogi State Project

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) plans to build five mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Kogi state, according to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The plants aim to provide cooking gas to the local population.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has announced plans to establish five mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Kogi State as part of its efforts to increase access to cooking gas across the country. The move is aimed at reducing the reliance on wood and other biomass for fuel, which is a major contributor to deforestation and environmental degradation. According to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, the project is expected to create employment opportunities and stimulate local economic growth in the region. The NNPC's expansion into the LNG sector is seen as a significant step towards achieving the government's goal of increasing energy access and reducing poverty.