SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is robust security and real-time flow monitoring system across the network, that integrates software and hardware components for remote monitoring of the gas pipelines and manage gas distribution.
The system controls processes remotely, retrieve and process data into useful information in seconds. It is able to process data faster for billing and invoicing, know when there is a shortage, no supply or when a pipeline has been vandalized and can communicate this processed information in the form of reports, alarms and alerts. It can manage these reports for speedy decision making. It is compatible with state-of-the-art gas distribution equipment.
Virtual Pipeline Technology
100 mm scf/d virtual pipeline technology (medium term target)
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology seeks to bridge the natural gas supply gap by providing a virtual pipeline solution to customers, as the liquefied gas is re-gasified and supplied as natural gas. The natural gas solution will entail liquefying natural gas at the LNG facility , transporting the LNG via cryogenic tanks and re-gasifying at each customer location (or cluster). The state of natural gas in liquid form requires special storage in Cryogenic tanks to maintain its temperature. The lack of extensive pipeline infrastructure around the country has left industrial and commercial customers stranded in areas where the demand for gas is rapidly increasing for power generation and other industrial purposes.
FSRU
A Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) is a vital component required while transiting and transferring Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through the oceanic channels. Therefore, FSRU can be termed as a special type of ship used for LNG transfer. As viable and exceedingly environment-friendly LNG is as a fuel component, the fact remains that transporting the same isn’t that easy. Any slight callousness could result in loss of precious lives and precious fuel, not to mention the further degradation of the oceanic eco-system.
As an alternative gas supply solution in Lagos, a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) is being developed.
Commencement of LNG supplies from its Lagos Floating Storage and Regas Unit (FSRU) project to various customers is expected by Q4, 2021.
Mini LNG
A 20mmscfd Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Ajaokuta, Kogi State is being developed by Axxela and Nigerian Gas Marketing Company (NGMC) in a joint venture. The joint venture is a dedicated, long-term, cost-effective and reliable natural gas solution that will meet the requirements for both power and process needs of its customers. Our LNG solution is well suited for customers who currently consume or will require 400,000 litres of Automotive Grade Oil (AGO)/Diesel per day. Mini LNG will provide a platform for servicing stranded gas customers not connected via pipeline and will save time and cost attributable to traditional gas pipeline development. This will help to enhance the gas monetisation option by accessing small and remotely located gas fields as well as associated/flared gas.
Projected LNG delivery commencement is Q3 2020.