PBA ReporterSavannah Energy PLC, a British independent energy company has announced that it’s subsidiary, Accugas Limited has commenced gas sales to TransAfam Power (TAPL) Limited.
The deal is to provide gas (TAPL) for use at TransAfam’s power plants in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAs previously announced on 6 June 2022, Savannah signed an interruptible gas sales agreement (GSA) with TAPL to supply up to 35 MMscfpd daily for an initial three-month period, with the option to extend for a mutually agreed period. The plant is connected to the Accugas network via the Nigerian Gas Company pipeline from Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State.
CEO, Savannah Energy, Andrew Knott, said: “I am delighted to report we have already begun first gas sales to TAPL, having signed an agreement at the beginning of this month. This will be the third customer we have commenced new gas supply to in the past month. We have now signed and operationalised GSAs with power plants comprising around 24% of the country’s thermal generation capacity (up from 14% at the same time last year) demonstrating our dedication to the Nigerian industry and being the energy partner of choice.”
Commenting on the deal, MD/CEO, TransAfam Power Limited, Vincent Ozoude said:
“We are pleased that the gas supply from Accugas Limited to our plant has commenced. This, as earlier mentioned, will support in boosting our plant capacity recovery programme and improving power generation to the country.”
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Speaking on the development, the President, Transcorp Group, Mrs Owen Omogiafo said: “The commencement of the gas supply by Accugas Limited to our subsidiary TransAfam is in line with our strategic intent of increasing power generation in Nigeria, noting the role of energy in the nation’s development. We remain committed to optimising our installed capacities across our various plants, as leaders in the sector.”
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