In a significant move to reinforce Nigeria’s gas sector transformation, Seplat Energy Plc has reiterated its strong commitment to boosting local capacity and innovation across the gas value chain, positioning itself as a frontline leader in the country’s indigenous gas revolution.
Speaking at the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, the Managing Director of Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU), Oladotun Isiaka, highlighted the company’s strategic vision for Nigeria’s energy future. At a panel session titled “Harnessing Nigeria’s Gas Potential for Domestic Utilization and Global Export Market,” hosted by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Isiaka emphasized that Seplat’s operations are driven by a belief in energy access for all, powered by gas and anchored in sustainability.
“Nigeria is at a turning point. With over 200 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven gas reserves—ranking among the top 10 globally—the country must seize the opportunity to industrialize and boost power generation through gas. At Seplat, we view gas not just as a transition fuel, but as a long-term engine for Nigeria’s socio-economic growth,” said Isiaka.
Seplat Energy currently operates two major gas processing hubs—Oben and Sapele Gas Processing Plants—with a combined processing capacity exceeding 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). This infrastructure contributes about 30 percent of gas-fired electricity generation in Nigeria, underlining the company’s central role in stabilizing the national power grid and reducing reliance on inefficient diesel generators.
Seplat is also spearheading the construction of the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, a 300 MMscfd project expected to come online in 2025. This project is a joint venture between Seplat Energy and the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Once operational, the ANOH plant will significantly expand Nigeria’s gas processing capacity, helping meet the growing demand for cleaner, reliable energy.
Beyond onshore investments, Seplat is also exploring its offshore gas assets under SEPNU, which boast substantial untapped reserves close to existing infrastructure. These resources, Isiaka noted, can support both domestic industrialization and LNG export ambitions, offering Nigeria dual economic and energy security benefits.
“Nigeria must transition from an oil-dependent energy model to a gas-driven economy. This means displacing biomass and diesel use with cleaner gas alternatives—especially for cooking and decentralized power,” Isiaka stressed. “But this transition requires supportive government policies, robust infrastructure, and collaborative partnerships across the private and public sectors.”
While commending government initiatives such as the Decade of Gas policy, Isiaka urged for accelerated regulatory clarity, improved fiscal incentives, and strategic financing models to attract local and international investors. He emphasized that sustainable development of Nigeria’s gas assets hinges on a conducive policy environment and active collaboration between indigenous players, global partners, and regulators.
Seplat’s active involvement in platforms such as the Offshore Technology Conference underscores its global outreach and commitment to knowledge exchange, innovation, and alignment with international energy transition goals.
As climate change and carbon emissions take center stage globally, Seplat Energy is championing a cleaner energy mix in Nigeria, leveraging gas as a bridge fuel. Gas, with its lower carbon footprint compared to crude oil and coal, presents Nigeria with a realistic path to energy security while meeting emission reduction targets.
Seplat’s initiatives align with the government’s Net Zero 2060 ambition and the broader global push for sustainable energy development. The company has also integrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities into its business strategy, ensuring that its growth contributes meaningfully to community development, employment generation, and technological advancement.
With the ANOH project nearing completion and increased investments in gas infrastructure, Seplat is poised to play an even more critical role in unlocking Nigeria’s gas potential. Analysts have lauded the company’s proactive stance and indigenous leadership model as a template for other players in the sector.
As Seplat Energy continues to expand its footprint in both the domestic and export markets, the focus remains on delivering value to stakeholders, empowering Nigerian talent, and providing affordable, cleaner energy for millions.