Seplat Energy Plc has said it is increasing domestic gas supply in Nigeria by installing over 850 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of infrastructure.

Chief Operating Officer, Mr Samson Ezugworie, stated on Sunday that the company is working diligently to address Nigeria’s persistent energy poverty.

Ezugworie confirmed that over 850MMscfd of gas installations have been completed within Nigeria’s borders to support local demand.

He added that this figure excludes the capacity of assets recently acquired from Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU).

“Over the years, we’ve installed over 850MMscfd of gas aimed at supplying domestic users across the country.

“With the MPNU acquisition, we’re exploring new growth opportunities within its vast gas reserves.

“We intend to utilise a significant portion of this gas to further power homes and industries across Nigeria,” Ezugworie said.

He reiterated Seplat Energy’s commitment to sustainability across environmental, social, and corporate governance dimensions.

According to him, the company’s long-term focus is driven by outcomes that extend beyond short-term gains.

He stressed that building a sustainable business requires vision, even when benefits are not immediately visible to today’s generation.

Capacity development, he added, remains central to Seplat’s growth and national development priorities.

“This month, 50 graduates began employment and are undergoing diverse training across various departments.

“For us, this reflects sustainability—developing talent pipelines to secure Seplat’s future leadership and technical expertise,” he said.

Ezugworie also highlighted the company’s technological interventions transforming Nigeria’s gas sector.

He noted that Seplat had executed its End of Routine Flaring (EORF) roadmap through targeted facility investments.

“These initiatives are designed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions and boost energy efficiency across operations.

“For example, our Sapele Integrated Gas Plant’s first module is now operational and producing gas.

“At full capacity — expected in 2025 — the plant will significantly cut our Group’s Scope 1 emissions.

“Other key flare-out projects are ongoing, including the Western Asset Flares Out and Oben LPG Project.

‘The company is also working on the Sapele LPG Facility and the Ohaji Flares Out Project,” he said.

According to him, Seplat expects to end routine flaring of gas across its onshore assets by the second half of 2025.

He further outlined Seplat Energy’s efforts in Corporate Social Investment across health, education and energy access.

“In 2024, 352 teachers benefitted from the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP),” Ezugworie said.

He added that 6,373 students were impacted by the Pearls Quiz, and STEAM labs were equipped in four schools.

“Our Eye Can See Programme helped 9,780 people last year. Energy solutions reached six schools and three hospitals,” he said. (NAN)