In line with its long-held vision to develop a world-class tri-fuel (LPG, Propane and LNG) gas terminal, Asiko Energy began the construction of its terminal project in 2022.
The gas company commemorated the completion of the first phase of the tri-fuel terminal, which is a fully mounded 5,00MT LPG and Propane terminal in Ijora, Lagos.
The facility was conceived as an integrated gas terminal capable of supporting the throughput, storage, and distribution of LPG, Propane and, ultimately, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Strategically located in Ijora, Lagos, the facility is designed to strengthen the connection between Nigeria’s coastal supply infrastructure and inland storage and distribution networks.
Although located inland, the Asiko Energy LPG and Propane terminal is coastal because it is effectively connected to the coast through a dedicated underground 1.7km pipeline system that extends to three jetty connection points at the Apapa Port.
The completion of this first phase is only part of Asiko’s much larger vision to enhance its gas distribution infrastructure with the 32,750 cubic metre fully contained LNG terminal development scheduled to commence in 2027.
What makes the Ijora Terminal different from others?
Coastal access from an inland location
One of the defining features of Asiko Energy’s LPG and Propane Terminal is its connection to three jetty points (PWA, NOJ and NNPC jetties). This multi-jetty configuration provides greater operational flexibility. Rather than relying on a single jetty, the terminal can access alternative points for coastal supply, helping to reduce dependence on one connection point
Fully mounded tank technology
The terminal incorporates a fully mounded storage design, with the LPG/propane tanks situated beneath a protective concrete mound. This design prioritises safety, given its strategic location in Ijora: an industrially zoned, population-dense area.
Propane-rated tanks the terminal’s storage tanks are propane-rated, giving the facility the flexibility to handle both LPG and propane as well as the potential for on-site blending.
Designed for efficient road distribution
The terminal’s location also provides access to major road networks connecting Lagos with other parts of Nigeria. Its position allows trucks to load at the facility and move directly into the wider road network, without being tied down by the notorious Apapa traffic.
Strategic rail connectivity
The terminal’s location provides another potential logistics advantage: proximity to existing rail infrastructure for future gas fuelling possibilities.
The Future: Phase II: 12 modular tanks that are 250cbm each and one large 30,000cbmcubic metre LNG Terminal
Asiko Energy’s planned 30,000 cubic metre fully contained LNG terminal will complete the trifuel terminal, establishing it as an integrated gas distribution hub capable of throughput, storage, and receipt of all 3 gas types: LPG, Propane, and LNG.
With LNG infrastructure in place, the facility will also have the capability to support CNG through appropriate compression infrastructure.
Asiko Energy Completes 5000MT Fully Mounded LPG and Propane Terminal
Asiko Energy has completed its LPG and propane terminal in Ijora, Lagos, marking a major milestone in the company’s plans to develop an integrated tri-fuel gas terminal capable of handling LPG, Propane and, in its next phase, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Asiko marked the completion with a ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, bringing together stakeholders and partners to witness the delivery of the project’s first phase.
Development of the Ijora project began in 2022 as part of Asiko Energy’s long-term vision to strengthen the connection between coastal gas supply infrastructure and inland storage and distribution.
Although located inland, the terminal is connected to three jetty points at Apapa Port through a 1.7 km underground pipeline network, giving the facility direct access to coastal supply infrastructure.
The completed terminal features five 1,000 MT propane-rated storage tanks and a fully mounded tank design. The terminal’s mounded design was developed with safety in mind, particularly given its location in Ijora within a densely populated industrial area of Lagos.
Beyond coastal and pipeline connectivity, the terminal’s location provides access to major road networks and nearby rail infrastructure, creating opportunities for multimodal distribution as the surrounding industrial area develops.
The completed LPG and propane terminal represents the first phase of a larger development. Asiko Energy plans to develop twelve 250cbm tanks first and then one 30,000cbm large tank fully contained LNG terminal as Phase II of the project. For Asiko Energy, the completion of the Ijora LPG and propane terminal marks a major milestone in its vision to create an integrated tri-fuel terminal that brings together LPG, propane and LNG infrastructure on one single site.
Asiko’s LPG and Propane Terminal Sets the Foundation for its 30,000 m³ LNG Development
The completion ceremony of Asiko Energy’s fully mounded 5,500MT LPG and Propane terminal, which took place yesterday, September 29, in Ijora, Lagos marks the delivery of the first phase of a much larger gas infrastructure project: twelve 250cbm tanks first and then one 30,000cbm large tank fully contained LNG terminal set to commence next year. The completion ceremony brought together stakeholders and partners to witness the delivery of the project’s first phase.
The LPG and Propane terminal has five 1,000 MT propane-rated storage tanks, a fully mounded storage design and a 1.7 km underground pipeline connecting the facility to three jetty points at Apapa Port. This gives the terminal an important combination of coastal supply access and inland distribution capability.
Asiko broke ground on the project in 2022 with the objective of creating an integrated terminal capable of supporting LPG, Propane and LNG, while connecting coastal supply infrastructure to inland distribution networks. The next phase will extend that infrastructure into LNG.
The planned twelve 250cbm tanks first and then one 30,000cbm large tank fully contained LNG terminal is designed to expand the range of gas products that can be received, stored and distributed from the facility. The wider development is also expected to create potential for LNG-to-CNG applications through appropriate compression infrastructure.
For Asiko Energy, completing the LPG and Propane terminal marks a milestone in its wider plan to build an integrated tri-fuel gas infrastructure capable of supporting the evolving needs of the Nigerian gas market.
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