As of January 20, 2026, Seplat Energy PLC, in partnership with the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), has officially achieved “First Gas” at the ANOH Gas Processing Plant. Located in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, this $700 million project represents one of the most significant domestic gas developments in Nigeria’s history.
1. Operational Launch and Infrastructure
The project reached this milestone following the completion of the 11km Indorama gas export pipeline and formal regulatory approval from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Technical Specifications:
- Processing Capacity: Designed to process 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mcf/d), equivalent to 3.1 billion cubic meters per year.
- Current Stabilization: Since launch, wet gas production has stabilized between 40–52 mcf/d, with gas condensate production currently at 2–2.5 kboe/d.
- Zero-Flare Design: The plant is engineered for environmental sustainability, operating with zero routine flaring.
- On-site Power: Includes a dedicated 16 MW power plant to ensure operational independence.
2. Strategic Supply Partnerships
The ANOH project is already fulfilling critical roles in Nigeria’s energy value chain:
- Domestic Industrial Support: The plant has commenced gas supply to Indorama, a leading petrochemical company, supporting local manufacturing and fertilizer production.
- Global Export Support: Preparations are currently finalized to sell processed gas to Nigeria LNG (NLNG). This partnership will allow the plant to scale toward its full design capacity of 300 mcf/d.
3. Ownership and Resource Base
The project is operated by the ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), a 50-50 joint venture between Seplat Energy and NGIC (an affiliate of the NNPC).
The plant processes gas from the unitized OML 53 and OML 21 fields, which hold an estimated 4.6 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of condensate-rich gas. As of the end of 2024, Seplat’s share of proved and probable reserves in this unitized field stood at 0.8 tcf.
4. Economic and National Impact
The successful ramp-up of the ANOH plant is expected to:
- Increase Domestic LPG Supply: The plant features specialized LPG recovery units to help lower the cost of cooking gas for Nigerian households.
- Enhance Power Generation: The volume of gas produced is sufficient to support a significant increase in national thermal power generation.
- Revenue Generation: By supplying both domestic industries and NLNG, the project creates a dual-revenue stream in both Naira and Foreign Exchange.
ANOH Project Quick Facts (January 2026):
- Location: Imo State, Nigeria
- JV Partners: Seplat Energy & NGIC (NNPC)
- Max Capacity: 300 mcf/d
- Current Output: ~50 mcf/d (Scaling up)
- Primary Offtakers: Indorama, Nigeria LNG
