Optimera Energy Constructs Gas Facilities at Lagos Free Zone
Optimera Energy LFZ Enterprise has commenced the construction of essential infrastructure at the Lagos Free Zone to facilitate the distribution of natural gas to businesses within the zone.
During the groundbreaking ceremony held on Tuesday, Managing Director of Optimera Energy, Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, revealed that the infrastructure includes a 25 million Standard Cubic Feet per day City Gate Station, scalable to 100MMScf/d. Additionally, the project encompasses 10km distribution lines within the zone and a 6.5km x 10 inches gas pipeline from the Escravos – Lagos Pipeline System tie-in point in the Lekki corridor, extending outside the zone to Optimera City Gate Station at the LFZ.
Joe-Ezigbo highlighted that Optimera Energy has entered into a 20-year Gas Infrastructure Development Agreement with the Lagos Free Zone Company to connect off-takers to its gas distribution infrastructure within the zone.
“The LFZC has invested over $2.5bn in building a world-class facility integrated with Lekki Deep Seaport in the Zone, particularly as this project is fully aligned with the nation’s Decade of Gas aspirations,” she stated.
LFZC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dinesh Rathi, hailed the project as a significant stride towards providing reliable and cleaner energy solutions for existing and future tenants at LFZ.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, characterized the project as a crucial milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. He emphasized the pivotal role of natural gas in the country’s energy matrix, offering cleaner and more efficient solutions.
Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, described the partnership between Optimera Energy and LFZ as a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s energy sector, foreseeing positive impacts on communities, industries, and the nation’s broader aspirations.
