KEY POINTS
- Shell Nigeria Gas signed new supply agreements with two firms in Rivers and Bayelsa to expand its industrial gas network.
- The company says the deals will boost gas infrastructure, support industries, and promote cleaner energy adoption in the
- Niger Delta. The move aligns with Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas” policy aimed at industrial growth, energy transition, and improved energy security.
Shell Nigeria Gas, SNG, has expanded its operations in the Niger Delta through the signing of new Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPAs) with two companies, Boskel Nigeria Limited and Bluefinn Global Resource Limited, in Rivers and Bayelsa states. The development marks another step in Shell’s ongoing push to deepen domestic gas utilisation and strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s downstream gas market.
According to the company, the agreements are part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting industrial gas supply and improving infrastructure that supports reliable energy delivery to businesses operating in the southern region. The deals were announced via Shell Nigeria’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where the company highlighted its continued investment in gas development across key oil-producing states.
Shell Nigeria Gas said the new agreements will help consolidate its position as a major supplier of natural gas to industrial users and power generation projects across the Niger Delta. The company emphasised that rising demand for cleaner and more efficient energy sources has made natural gas an increasingly important part of Nigeria’s energy mix.
Officials of SNG used the signing event to highlight ongoing infrastructure expansion efforts, particularly in Rivers State, where the company continues to develop and extend its gas distribution networks. These projects are expected to improve supply reliability for industrial customers while supporting broader economic activity in the region.
Gas as a cleaner and cheaper energy alternative
During the engagement, Shell officials also stressed the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas compared to conventional fuels such as diesel. They noted that wider adoption of gas could significantly reduce energy costs for industries while also lowering carbon emissions, aligning with global climate transition goals.
The company further pointed to emerging opportunities in gas distribution, industrial supply chains, and power generation, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to harness its vast gas reserves. These investments, according to Shell, are expected to attract more private sector participation and stimulate industrial growth in gas-rich regions.
The latest agreements come amid renewed national focus on the federal government’s “Decade of Gas” policy, which aims to expand domestic gas usage as a driver of industrialisation, energy security, and economic diversification.
Stakeholders across the energy sector have continued to advocate increased investment in gas infrastructure to support manufacturing, power generation, and export capacity. Shell’s new agreements are seen as part of this broader national effort to shift toward cleaner energy while maximising Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources.
