LPG Marketers Set Target to Boost Nigeria’s Annual Gas Supply to Six Million Metric Tonnes

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has announced plans to increase the country’s annual Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply to six million metric tonnes in the coming years, as part of efforts to promote cleaner and more sustainable energy use nationwide.

The outgoing NALPGAM President, Oladapo Olatunbosun, disclosed this at the association’s 38th Annual General Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, where he reviewed the industry’s progress and outlined future goals for the sector.

According to Olatunbosun, Nigeria’s LPG consumption has witnessed significant growth — rising from about 900,000 metric tonnes four years ago to over two million metric tonnes in 2024 — thanks to increased investment, collaboration with government agencies, and greater public adoption of gas as a household energy source.

> “Four years ago, our national consumption was between 900,000 and one million metric tonnes. Today, it stands at around two million metric tonnes, and we expect it to reach three million by the first quarter of next year,” Olatunbosun stated.

He added that, with sustained policy support and private sector engagement, the association’s goal of achieving six million metric tonnes per annum is attainable under the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative.

> “Through our partnership with the government, we are confident that Nigeria can match the LPG supply levels of countries like Morocco and Egypt, which currently lead in Africa,” he said.

Olatunbosun noted that while Nigeria boasts over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, domestic LPG usage remains below potential, especially in rural areas. Official data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) indicates that the country consumes between 1.9 and 2 million metric tonnes of LPG annually — far short of its market potential of 5 to 6 million tonnes.

The NALPGAM president acknowledged challenges such as high prices and inconsistent supply but expressed optimism that these issues would soon ease, citing new domestic production sources such as Seplat Energy, the Dangote Refinery, and other ongoing gas infrastructure projects.

> “Affordability is key. Every Nigerian household deserves access to LPG. We must sustain efforts to ensure steady supply and price stability,” he emphasized, while calling for greater gas access in rural communities.

He also encouraged operators to adopt technological innovations — including artificial intelligence and digital monitoring tools — to curb product theft, enhance safety, and improve plant operations.

Reflecting on his four-year tenure, Olatunbosun thanked members for their unity and support, describing his leadership period as one of “transformation and resilience.”

> “It has been an honour to serve this great association. Our achievements must be built upon by the next administration,” he said, urging the incoming executives to sustain the momentum and attract more investment into the sector.

The AGM concluded with the election of new NALPGAM executives who will lead the association for the next four years.