ANOH Gas Hub Imo State
…Plus List of Leading Gas Reserve State and nations in Africa
1.Imo Has One of the Richest Onshore Gas Reserves in Africa.
‐ The Assa North–Ohaji South (ANOH) field alone holds 4.3–5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas.
– Other areas like Egbema, Obitti, and Izombe also have huge gas and condensate reserves.
This makes Imo one of the most gas-rich onshore territories in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- It’s Cheaper & Smarter to Build Where the Gas Is
– ANOH is built close to the wellhead.
– This means:
– No long pipelines to transport raw gas
– Lower construction and transport costs
– Faster processing and delivery
- Imo’s Location is Strategic for National Gas Distribution
– Imo lies between the South-South, South-East, and North-Central zones.
– It connects to:
– The OB3 gas trunkline (to Edo/Kogi/Abuja)
– Power stations in Aba, Alaoji, Rivers, and Kaduna
– Export terminals through Rivers/Delta corridors
Accordingly, Imo is a gas hub by design, not by luck.
- It Supports Nigeria’s National Energy Transition Goals
– Nigeria is shifting from crude oil to cleaner natural gas.
– The ANOH Gas Plant is a key part of Nigeria’s Decade of Gas plan.
– It powers:
– Industries
– Electricity generation
– LPG for clean cooking
This project puts Imo at the center of Nigeria’s energy future.
- Easy Access, Friendly Communities & Solid Terrain.
– Imo’s gas zones are land-based, not in swamps or creeks.
– The terrain is dry and stable — unlike Delta or Bayelsa swamps.
– The host communities (Ohaji/Egbema/Assa) have been cooperative.
– The state government fully supported the project.
This made the plant faster and safer to build.
- There’s Already Infrastructure Nearby
– The site connects to:
– OB3 pipeline
– National grid
– Access roads & logistics hubs
– It also lies near existing oil fields operated by Shell, Seplat, and others in Imo State.
Imo offered gas + land + peace + location — all in one place.
Imo didn’t just have gas; It had everything needed to become a gas powerhouse. That’s why the biggest gas project in West Africa is now located in Imo State, Nigeria
Top 10 States In Africa With Largest Onshore Gas Processing Plant
State/ Country/ Major Gas Plant/ Capacity
- Imo State – Nigeria – ANOH Gas Plant – 850MMFCSD
- Delta State – Nigeria – Utorogu, Ughelli, Otorho – 700–800MMFCSD
- Bayelsa State – 🇳🇬 Nigeria – Gbarain, Kolo Creek – 600–700MMFCSD
- Adrar Region – 🇩🇿Algeria – 500–600 MMSCFD
- Edo State – 🇳🇬 Nigeria – Oben Gas Plant – 400 MMSCFD
- Bengazi District – 🇱🇾 Libya – Sirte Basin – 300–400 MMSCFD
- Akwa Ibom State – 🇳🇬 Nigeria – OML 124 cluster – 250–300 MMSCFD
- Abia State – 🇳🇬 Nigeria – Owaza, Imo River Belt –150–200 MMSCFD
- Rivers State – 🇳🇬 Nigeria – Afam, Okoloma – 150 MMSCFD
10 In Salah Region – 🇩🇿 Algeria – Salah Gas Project (onshore) – 100–120 MMSCFD
