ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) has signed a Network Entry Agreement (NEA) with the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), clearing the way to supply up to 250 million standard cubic feet of processed natural gas per day into Nigeria’s national gas transmission network.

The agreement enables gas from the ANOH processing plant to be transported through the country’s pipeline infrastructure, increasing supplies to power plants, industries and other commercial users. The move is expected to strengthen domestic gas availability and support Nigeria’s efforts to expand gas utilisation.

Speaking after the signing, AGPC Managing Director, James Makinde, described the agreement as a major milestone for the company, noting that it provides the necessary access for gas from the ANOH plant to enter the national network and reach customers across the country.

The ANOH Gas Processing Plant, located in Imo State, has a processing capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The facility is jointly owned by Seplat Energy and the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company and commenced commercial operations after achieving first gas earlier this year.

The project forms part of the Federal Government’s drive to increase domestic gas supply under its Decade of Gas initiative. By boosting the volume of gas available to the domestic market, the plant is expected to support electricity generation, industrial development and cleaner energy use.

In addition to natural gas processing, the facility includes infrastructure for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) recovery, condensate stabilisation and a 16-megawatt power plant. It is also designed to operate without routine gas flaring, in line with efforts to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance.

Industry stakeholders say the agreement will improve the reliability of gas supply, enhance the utilisation of Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and contribute to the country’s long-term energy security and economic growth.