The Kwale Gas Gathering (KGG) Hub in Delta State has won the prestigious Regional Gas Award for Africa, presented by the International Gas Union (IGU) at the recent World Gas Conference held in Beijing, China. The award recognises the hub’s innovative role in eliminating gas flaring and providing commercial solutions for independent oil operators in Nigeria.
Developed as a gas processing facility in the OML 56 cluster area of Delta State, the KGG Hub was celebrated for its significant contribution to environmental protection, gas monetisation, and support for indigenous oil producers. It is designed to collect, compress, process, and inject stranded gas from multiple independent operators into Nigeria’s national gas infrastructure.
Chief Executive Officer of Xenergi Limited, Mr Emeka Ene, received the award on behalf of the project’s technical team, which includes Debo Fagbami, Kingsley Idedevbo, James Ogunleye, and Sahhed Hammed. Xenergi is one of the key Nigerian companies behind the development and operation of the hub.
Speaking after receiving the award, Ene praised the team’s hard work and thanked the Nigerian government and petroleum industry agencies for providing the regulatory and operational environment that allows indigenous companies to solve industry challenges.
“The Kwale Gas Gathering Hub is a practical solution to one of the oil industry’s persistent problems — flare gas. We’re proud that our multidisciplinary team was able to bring it to life and show the world what local innovation can achieve,” Ene said.
The KGG facility has a processing capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) and is integrated into the national gas infrastructure through its connection to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s 48-inch OB-3 gas trunk line, operated by the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company.
The hub plays a critical role in Nigeria’s energy transition efforts. It offers independent oil producers in the OML 56 cluster an open-access opportunity to monetise their natural gas resources. This setup not only helps reduce environmental pollution by eliminating gas flares but also improves the operating income of oil companies and contributes to domestic energy supply.
According to industry observers, the KGG Hub reflects the growing capability of Nigerian firms to implement complex energy infrastructure projects that align with global climate goals and local development priorities.
Ene further noted that projects like KGG are vital to achieving Nigeria’s commitment to ending gas flaring and leveraging its vast natural gas reserves for economic growth.
The IGU Regional Gas Award is given to outstanding gas-related projects from across various continents that demonstrate innovation, environmental sustainability, and economic impact. The 2025 edition of the World Gas Conference hosted in China brought together global energy leaders and stakeholders to showcase advancements and solutions in the natural gas industry.
The recognition of the KGG Hub also highlights Nigeria’s ongoing push to encourage private sector participation and indigenous capacity-building in the oil and gas sector, particularly in alignment with its energy transition plans and sustainable development goals.
