NLNG Dedicates Cooking Gas Production to Nigerian Market

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has made a significant move to boost access to cleaner and more affordable energy in Nigeria. The company has dedicated 100% of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, production to the domestic market, ending exports.

This decision comes as cooking gas prices continue to decline across the country. NLNG supplied a record 500,000 metric tonnes of LPG to the Nigerian market in 2025, the highest annual volume since local distribution began in 2005. This accounts for roughly one-third of Nigeria's total cooking gas demand.

The company's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade, stated that NLNG started supplying just 70,000 metric tonnes of LPG to the local market in 2005 but has increased that figure more than sevenfold over the years. He emphasized that the decision to dedicate all LPG production to the Nigerian market was influenced by concerns over the health risks associated with the continued use of firewood, charcoal, and other biomass fuels.

NLNG's move is expected to improve public health, particularly among women and children who are most exposed to harmful smoke from traditional cooking methods. The company also highlighted its significant contribution to Nigeria's economy since commencing operations, generating more than $150 billion in revenue and exporting over 6,000 LNG cargoes worldwide.