NLNG’s Bonny Plant Still Active, in Operation – Official

The Nigeria LNG Limited has disclosed that its Bonny Island plant remains operational despite a force majeure declaration in October 2022.

This was confirmed in a statement by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, Mr Andy Odeh, on Monday in Lagos.

Odeh said the plant continued to produce LNG and Liquefied Petroleum Gas commensurate with the feed gas it received from its upstream suppliers.

“In addition to ensuring steady operation, NLNG remains committed to its culture of transparency and maintains consistent communication with key stakeholders on developments in the upstream sector.

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He added, “The company is closely monitoring the resolution of supply challenges by all relevant parties”.

However, the News Agency of Nigeria reports that average retail price paid by consumers to purchase Liquefied Petroleum Gas also known as cooking gas, has continued to skyrocket.

NAN correspondent who monitored the LPG retail market reports that an average retail cost of refilling 12.5kg gas cylinder rose to N9,700 in December 2022 as against N7,800 earlier.

The price of refilling 3kg gas cylinder stood at N2,600 as against N1,800, and 5kg cylinder at N4, 600 as against N3,500.

NAN