About the course
LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a trusted, efficient, and clean source of energy with several applications including for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. LPG demand/supply in Nigeria has grown to more than 600,000 MT/ annum.
Nigeria’s LPG industry is a potential $10 billion industry with lots of opportunities for private sector participants. This course presents you with the information you need to start a retail LPG business in Nigeria and gives you knowledge of the entire value chain, challenges, and investment opportunities.
Course Modules
Introduction to LPG and LPG Value Chain
- What is LPG?
- Trends in LPG Market
- The LPG Value Chain
- Historical Development of LPG Value Chain
- Key LPG Sources in Nigeria
- Bottling Plant Distribution and LPG Pricing in Nigeria
LPG Bottling Plant
- Setting up a Gas Plant
- Recap of Previous Module and Running a Successful LPG Gas Plant
- LPG Last Mile Strategy and Introduction to Autogas
Lessons from an LPG Gas Plant Owner
- Obtaining the required Licenses
- Other required Approvals for Lagos State
- Business Registration, Tax Compliance, and other Requirements
- Strategic Positioning and Business Profitability
- Continuation – Strategic Positioning and Business Profitability
- Comparative Analysis
- Profitability Drivers in an LPG Business
