SEPLAT Energy Brings Hope to Nigerian Homes with First Domestic LPG Supply

Eche Munonye

On a humid afternoon in Port Harcourt, 38-year-old mother of three, Mrs. Chinyere Okeke, stirs a pot of soup over a small kerosene stove. The smoke stings her eyes and clings to the walls of her kitchen. “Gas is too expensive,” she sighs. “Sometimes we go back to firewood. But it is hard, especially for the children.”

Her story is not unique. Across Nigeria, millions of families face the daily burden of unsafe, costly, and environmentally harmful cooking methods. Firewood, charcoal, and kerosene remain the norm in many households, leading to health risks, deforestation, and financial strain.

But change is on the horizon. SEPLAT Energy has achieved a milestone that promises relief for families like Chinyere’s—the successful completion of the first domestic supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – Butane from the Bonny River Terminal in Rivers State.

This is more than just a corporate achievement. It is a turning point in Nigeria’s journey towards energy security and social well-being. By unlocking local supply of LPG, SEPLAT is helping to reduce the country’s reliance on expensive imports, stabilizing prices, and making clean cooking fuel more accessible to ordinary households.

The human impact cannot be overstated. For mothers like Chinyere, it means cooking in safer, cleaner kitchens. For children, it means growing up free from the dangers of indoor air pollution. For communities, it means fewer trees cut down for firewood, helping to protect Nigeria’s fragile environment.

The ripple effect extends even further—boosting local businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening Nigeria’s resilience in the face of global energy uncertainty.

SEPLAT’s step reflects the very essence of corporate social responsibility: not just charity, but sustainable solutions that improve everyday lives. It is a reminder that when businesses align their goals with the needs of society, the result is shared progress.

But this work cannot rest on one company alone. As Nigeria faces the twin challenges of energy poverty and environmental degradation, other players in the energy sector, as well as policymakers, must rise to the occasion. The future demands a collective effort—more investment in domestic gas infrastructure, more partnerships to drive affordability, and stronger policies that prioritize clean cooking for every Nigerian household.

CSR Reporters commends SEPLAT Energy for leading by example and calls on the wider industry to follow suit. Together, we can build a Nigeria where clean energy is not a privilege for a few, but a right for all—a future where no mother has to choose between health and a hot meal for her family.