NNPC–Sahara JV Expands Energy Reach with New LPG Fleet Milestone
WAGL Energy Limited, the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Sahara Group, has reached a major milestone in its mission to bring clean and affordable energy to homes and businesses across Africa. The company recently announced that its fleet capacity has now grown to over 160,000 cubic meters—a clear sign of its commitment to energy expansion and sustainability across the continent.
The announcement came through NNPCL’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, where the company highlighted how this expansion is helping WAGL Energy become one of Africa’s leading suppliers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). According to NNPCL, this is more than just a numbers game. It’s about making sustainable and affordable energy available to more people, ensuring that families, businesses, and industries can depend on cleaner energy sources for years to come.
The fleet expansion is a strategic move aligned with Nigeria’s broader energy goals. As part of the joint venture’s long-term vision, WAGL Energy is playing a key role in improving Africa’s access to reliable, clean energy. The goal isn’t just to meet current demand—it’s to lay the groundwork for future generations by providing dependable alternatives to more polluting energy sources.
This announcement builds on earlier developments between the partners. Back in July 2024, NNPCL signed a critical maintenance agreement with WAGL Energy, specifically focused on one of Nigeria’s most important crude oil terminals—the Escravos Crude Oil Terminal Facility, located in Delta State. This agreement was carried out through the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company Limited (NPSC), a downstream subsidiary of NNPCL. The deal allowed WAGL to provide operations and maintenance services for the terminal, reinforcing the joint venture’s hands-on role in supporting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure.
But WAGL Energy’s impact is not just limited to maintenance contracts or fleet expansions. The company has been actively building up its energy infrastructure for years. A standout moment came in May 2022, when NNPCL and Sahara Group celebrated the delivery of two massive LPG vessels—each with a capacity of 23,000 cubic meters. These vessels, named MT BARUMK and MT SAPET, were constructed by Hyundai MIPO Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, a company known for its expertise
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