The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has called on African countries to collaborate and strengthen their collective position in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market.
NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu, made the call at the 2025 Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa. His remarks were contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the company’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, in Port Harcourt.
Osobu said Africa was no longer a bystander in global energy discussions but a rising pillar of supply that Nigeria must help lead. He noted that with more than 850 trillion cubic feet of natural gas—representing about six per cent of global reserves—the continent has the potential to double its share of the global LNG market within the next decade.
Highlighting Nigeria’s leadership in LNG development, Osobu cited the ongoing Train 7 expansion project, which will increase NLNG’s production capacity from 22 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 30 MTPA.
“Our investment in expansion demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to driving LNG growth, not only for exports but also to support domestic industries and improve energy access,” he said.
He added that emerging LNG projects across Africa could boost the continent’s total output from around 70 MTPA to 120 MTPA by 2035, positioning Africa as a key player in the global gas market.
Osobu, however, identified competitiveness, financing, and sustainability as major challenges.
He stressed the need for African nations to balance their ambitions for global market share with industrialisation goals and environmental responsibility.
