WAGL Energy Limited, the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Sahara Group, has announced a major expansion of its fleet, which now exceeds 160,000 cubic meters in capacity. The company said the milestone reinforces its standing as one of Africa’s leading suppliers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), while advancing its mission of providing sustainable and affordable energy solutions for households, businesses, and industries across the continent.
According to NNPCL, the expansion builds on recent investments, including the commissioning of two 23,000-cubic-meter LPG carriers, MT Barumk and MT Sapet, in 2022 at Hyundai MIPO Shipyard in South Korea. These additions, worth over $300 million, form part of a broader $1 billion gas infrastructure plan by NNPC and Sahara to accelerate Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas” agenda. WAGL Energy is also driving the federal government’s LPG penetration and expansion programs aimed at achieving five million metric tonnes of LPG consumption by 2025.
The joint venture’s strategy goes beyond fleet expansion. It is designed to enhance gas access through marketing, trading, and offtake of natural gas liquids (NGLs), anchored by the expertise of its partners. With operations supported by the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) under a new operations and maintenance agreement, WAGL Energy is positioning itself as a key player in regional energy transition, delivering cleaner fuels while powering industrial growth across Africa.
