Oando Begins Gas Delivery to Newly Developed Power Plant in Bayelsa

Oando Plc has announced that its joint venture has begun to deliver gas to a newly developed 60-megawatt independent power project in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

In a statement issued by the heavyweight oil company, it detailed the role of its upstream joint venture with NNPC E&P Limited in supplying gas to the facility.

The development comes following the inauguration of the 60MW gas-fired independent power plant located in Elebele, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State by Nigerian president Bola Tinubu. 

Industry analysts described the inauguration, which took place on 10 April in the oil-rich state, as part of the moves to improve electricity supply in the state.

Oando Plc stated that its joint venture with NNPC E&P Limited played a critical role in making the power project operational by initiating and supporting the gas supply infrastructure required to run the 60MW plant in Yenagoa.

It added that the joint venture is solely responsible for supplying gas to the plant under a long-term agreement designed to ensure steady operations.

“The NEPL/Oando JV is the sole gas supplier to the plant, with a contracted volume of 11.2 million standard cubic feet per day (11.2 MMSCFD). Gas is delivered via the JV’s Elebele Valve Station, interconnected with a major trunkline, ensuring an uninterrupted feedstock supply to the IPP.”

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando, explained that the initiative is expected to strengthen economic activities in the state by improving power reliability.

“By enhancing power reliability, we are helping to unlock new opportunities for businesses, improve living standards, and stimulate broader economic growth across the State,” he said. 

The power project is expected to deliver more stable electricity to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Yenagoa and surrounding communities, a significant development for Bayelsa State, which, despite being one of Nigeria’s major oil-producing regions, has long struggled with limited access to reliable electricity.

The facility operates as an integrated system combining gas supply, embedded generation, and a dedicated distribution network, ensuring that power generated is efficiently delivered to end users.

Oando further added that it provided engineering design for the gas connection infrastructure and technical support during the commissioning phase, reinforcing its broader strategy to expand participation in Nigeria’s domestic gas-to-power value chain.