The startup converts flared natural gas in Nigeria into liquefied petroleum gas for clean cooking and compressed natural gas for commercial and industrial applications. This process provides a cleaner alternative to diesel and other costly fossil fuels, addressing the environmental and economic impacts of gas flaring.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In Nigeria, the practice of flaring natural gas as a byproduct of oil extraction contributes to environmental pollution and represents a wasted energy resource. Diesel, kerosene, and firewood, commonly used as fuel sources, are more expensive and generate higher emissions compared to natural gas alternatives.
Solution
First Modular Gas Systems Limited (FMGSL) develops and operates distributed gas processing plants to monetize flared or stranded natural gas. The company converts this gas into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), providing cleaner and more affordable fuel options for commercial, industrial, and household use. By displacing diesel, kerosene, and firewood, FMGSL reduces CO2 emissions and improves air quality, contributing to a healthier environment. The company partners with upstream gas suppliers under long-term agreements and participates in the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Program (NGFCP) to secure gas feedstock.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial and industrial businesses seeking cheaper and cleaner fuel for power generation, as well as households that rely on kerosene, firewood, and charcoal for cooking.
Features
- Distributed gas processing plants for on-site conversion of flared gas to CNG and LPG
- Gas Sale and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with upstream oil and gas producers for long-term gas supply
- Modular plant design for scalable processing capacity, targeting 50 mmscf/d by 2022
- CO2 emission reduction through displacement of diesel, kerosene, and firewood
- Production of CNG for commercial and industrial power generation, reducing reliance on diesel generators
- Production of LPG for cleaner cooking fuel, improving living standards and reducing indoor air pollution