Nigeria LNG limited is responsible for the production of LNG in the west African country , and with six trains operational , the company ’ s plant on Bonny Island is capable of producing 22mn tonnes of LNG per annum . Plans are currently in place to increase to a seventh train which will increase production capacity to 30mn tonnes per annum . The Nigerian government is a major stakeholder , with a 49 % share , with 25.6 % owned by Shell , Eni controlling 10.4 % and Total Gaz Electricite Holdings France owning 15 %. With a 7.2 % market share and 18.6mn tonnes of LNG exported annually , Nigeria exports and produces more LNG than any other African country .

70 April 2018