The Nigerian Gas Association

The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), a chartered member of the International Gas Union, is the largest gas-focused volunteer memberorganisation and apex non-partisan organization representing the varied and numerous stakeholders within the Nigerian Gas Industry Value Chain.

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The Core Values of the Association

Advocacy to anticipate, influence & drive the formulation of relevant Legislation, Policies and Regulation.
Promoting Investment in the Nigerian Gas Industry Value Chain.
To Encourage Best Practices and acceptable Standards while emphasizing environmental sustainability & safety.
Capacity Building to provide continuous professional development opportunities for members and non-members in the industry
Becoming the Industry Resource Centre of Choice and Authority for all relevant information on the Nigerian Gas Industry Value Chain.

Our Members

Today, NGA’s membership includes over 100 corporate entities and 3,000 individual members whose interests and operations span activities along the vast gas value chain – from upstream gas exploration and production, midstream gas processing and transportation, downstream distribution companies and the various end users which use gas as fuels and or feedstock for Power, Industrial and Domestic use.

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NGA has a range of membership grades to suit every participant in the gas industry - from university students, through qualified professionals in all disciplines, to the interested and involved stakeholders that are contributing to and shaping our nation's oil, gas - LNG and energy future.

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Our Vision

To be the lead advocate and most influential, independent non-profit organization, working to effectively advance the role of Gas as the preferred energy source, while serving as the platform for championing the development of the gas industry for Nigeria’s long-term energy sufficiency.

Our Mission

To actively champion the competitiveness and utilization of Gas by promoting sound policy development, capacity development and best practices towards optimizing the economics of the entire gas value chain, while emphasizing environmental sustainability and safety.

Our Gas Story

Natural Gas has unprecedented potential to impact positively on the economy of any nation that is endowed with it. As a fuel, it burns cleaner and has become the fuel of choice for power globally, especially in light of the global trend towards climate conservation and energy transition within the context of energy security. As feedstock, it can catalyse major industrial growth through fertlizer, petrochemicals and other related gas-based industries. Nigeria is presently ranked 9th globally in size of proven and probable natural gas reserves.

According to recent estimates, natural gas reserves in Nigeria could be as high as over 600 trillion cubic feet if properly explored, representing a huge untapped potential. Regarded as one of the best in the world, Nigeria's Natural Gas is low in impurities. Despite this advantage, historical natural gas flaring has constituted a phenomenal wastage of Nigeria's resources. However considerable successes have been recorded in reducing flaring and recent initiatives are planned to achieve zero routine flaring. Nevertheless, prior to 1975, the natural gas sector saw a huge amount of flaring because natural gas was deemed a nuisance to oil exploration and production activities.

The successful implementation of Nigeria LNG in 1999 heralded the start of the evolution of Nigeria's natural gas sector. Through very favourable and attractive fiscal incentives, there was a proliferation of new export-oriented projects such as the West African Gas Pipeline and the Escravos Gas to Liquid project. There is now a broad acknowledgement that Nigeria’s path to energy security and wealth creation is hinged on increased domestic utilisation of our huge gas resources, while optimising and increasing export channels.

The successful and rapid development, establishment and implementation of functioning gas-based industries within the country will require private sector participation, such that Government's role should be limited to providing the appropriate commercial and regulatory frameworks to stimulate this. Nigeria’s Decade of Gas Initiative represents a concerted effort by the government and private sector to leverage the country's abundant natural gas resources for economic development and energy transition.

The initiative, launched in 2021, aims to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030 through a series of policy reforms, infrastructure development, and investment attraction strategies. The initiative focuses on Gas Infrastructure Development; Policy Reforms & Regulatory Frameworks; Gas for Export; Gas to Power; Gas to Homes; Gas to Industries; Gas for Transportation and Gas Sector Capacity Building. By harnessing gas as a catalyst for economic growth, Nigeria aims to achieve inclusive prosperity, energy security, and environmental sustainability by 2030.

Our achievements

Advocacy and Policy Influence

NGA drives legislative reforms for gas sector growth.
Advocacy focuses on tax incentives for industry players.
Influences critical gas-related policies and frameworks.
Works closely with regulatory bodies for policy improvements.
Advocates for sector-specific legal and policy changes.

Investment Promotion

Promotes Nigeria’s gas potential at global events.
Collaborates with NIPC to secure favorable investment.
Facilitates increased foreign and domestic gas investments.
Attracts infrastructure development through partnerships.
Drives significant capital inflows into the sector.

Standards and Best Practices

Partners with SON to set industry standards.
Promotes international best practices in gas operations.
Collaborates with research bodies on innovative solutions.
Enhances industry competitiveness through standards.
Drives adoption of advanced technologies and practices.

Capacity Building

Offers tailored training via Learning Solutions Initiative.
Develops professionals in commercial, technical, and HSE areas.
Focuses on youth development through university chapters.
Hosts Young Professionals Connect Series for mentorship.
Contributes to professional growth across the gas sector.

Industry Resource Center

Conducts in-depth research through study groups.
Shares essential industry knowledge and updates.
Drives strategic partnerships for innovation.
Facilitates knowledge exchange among professionals.
Serves as a hub for industry research and collaboration.

Specific Achievements

Secured ₦701 Billion Payment Assurance Guarantee.
Obtained ₦600 Billion intervention fund for gas sector.
Advocated for Decade of Gas Implementation Framework.
Played key role in Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Programme.
Facilitated significant FDI and infrastructure development.

Impact and Benefits

Increased gas production and local consumption.
Supported development of critical gas infrastructure.
Promoted diversification in gas utilization.
Created numerous jobs in the gas industry.
Enhanced energy security and environmental sustainability.

Future Outlook

Expand gas utilization across various sectors.
Support development of modern gas infrastructure.
Promote policies for a just energy transition.
Strengthen international cooperation and partnerships.
Drive integration of renewable energy into the gas sector.

The Nigerian Gas Association

The Core Values of the Association

Our Members

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