NCDMB, Butane Energy commission third LPG plant in Bauchi

As part of its strategic efforts to deepen domestic gas utilisation, expand access to cleaner cooking fuel, and strengthen indigenous participation across Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Butane Energy Limited, has commissioned a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Bauchi State. 

The plant is the third facility developed under the NCDMB–Butane Energy partnership, following the successful establishment of similar plants in Katsina and Kaduna States and the expansion directly supports the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative aimed at tackling energy poverty across Northern Nigeria.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engineer Felix Omatsola Ogbe, commended the company for its commitment to expanding LPG infrastructure and increasing the availability of cleaner energy solutions across the country.

Ogbe, who was represented by the Director, Corporate Services, Dr Abdulmalik Halilu, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to promoting investments that deepen Nigerian content, strengthen domestic gas infrastructure and improve energy accessibility for Nigerians.

He said the partnership with Butane Energy aligns with the provisions of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010, particularly the Board’s mandate to support Nigerian companies capable of driving the nation’s energy transition.

“NCDMB remains committed to supporting indigenous companies through strategic investments that create jobs, stimulate local manufacturing, improve energy security, and deliver long-term socio-economic benefits for the country,” Ogbe stated.

Highlighting the operational oversight behind the project, the Deputy Manager, Commercial Ventures Division and Alternate Director on the partnership, Mrs. Chika Asa Enwerem-Okidi, restated NCDMB’s commitment to supporting local contractors and indigenous companies through strategic investments.

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Enwerem-Okidi added that the Commercial Ventures Division of the Board is responsible for ensuring that investments are progressing as planned, delivering value and achieving their intended developmental objectives.

She said, “The success of this project demonstrates the impact of effective monitoring, strong collaboration, and sustained investment in indigenous businesses,” she stated, adding, “Our objective is not only to invest, but to ensure these investments translate into tangible economic outcomes for Nigerians.”

The Plant Manager of Butane Energy, Mr Boniface Bartholomew, in his remarks, expressed appreciation to NCDMB for its continued support and strategic partnership in the successful delivery of the company’s third LPG plant, stating that the facility is established to serve the Bauchi metropolis and surrounding communities by improving access to clean and affordable cooking gas.

So far, so good in Bauchi, we have one of the largest capacities of LPG – our tanks are 120 metric tons. Our company has top-notch mechanical equipment to serve both retailers and direct users here in Bauchi.”