KEY POINTS
- Butane Energy and NCDMB launch a 180MT LPG plant in Kaduna.
- The plant aligns with Nigeria’s net-zero emissions and cleaner energy goals.
- More LPG facilities are planned for Kano, Bauchi, and Abuja.
Butane Energy Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has launched a 180-metric-tonne Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Kaduna. This milestone underscores their commitment to making LPG a widely accessible, cleaner, and cost-effective cooking fuel for households across Nigeria.
The Kaduna facility is the second LPG plant unveiled under the joint venture, following the 100MT LPG Storage and Bottling Plant in Katsina, launched in 2021. The partnership aims to establish five LPG plants in Northern Nigeria, with a combined storage capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes. The next facility, in Kano, is scheduled for commissioning in the first quarter of 2025, while construction in Bauchi and Abuja is already underway.
Butane Energy unveils second LPG plant in Kaduna
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Alhaji Abdulmalik Halilu, highlighted the board’s decision to partner with Butane Energy. He commended the company’s “bankable business plan” to increase gas penetration in the region, which aligns with NCDMB’s mandate to support in-country capacity development.
“The Kaduna LPG Filling Plant is part of NCDMB’s strategic investments aimed at reducing reliance on traditional cooking fuels and fostering sustainability,” Halilu said.
Butane Energy Chairman, Isa Muhammed, expressed gratitude to NCDMB for its trust and support. He emphasized that the relationship is built on mutual confidence and shared goals to provide clean energy alternatives for Nigerian households.
NCDMB partnership catalyzes LPG plant expansion
The NCDMB’s involvement reflects its broader commitment to advancing cleaner energy options and achieving Nigeria’s net-zero emissions target by 2060. Through equity partnerships, the board aims to expand LPG access in under-served regions, addressing the widespread use of environmentally harmful fuels like kerosene and firewood.
The LPG plant in Kaduna will improve access to cooking gas, provide employment opportunities, and foster economic growth in the region. Additionally, it serves as a model for public-private partnerships driving sustainability in Nigeria’s energy sector.
LPG expansion aligns with Nigeria’s net-zero emissions goal
This project aligns with Nigeria’s campaign for cleaner energy alternatives, reducing carbon emissions and improving public health by transitioning households to LPG. According to Butane Energy, the initiative also reinforces the Federal Government’s broader energy diversification strategy.
With ongoing developments in Kano, Bauchi, and Abuja, Butane Energy and NCDMB are set to achieve their goal of establishing a robust LPG network in Northern Nigeria, enabling cleaner and more sustainable energy usage across the country.
By combining strategic investments and innovative energy solutions, the partnership between Butane Energy and NCDMB demonstrates a commitment to achieving a greener future for Nigeria.
