SHELL SET TO EXIT NIGERIA’S GAS DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

October 14, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

Shell Petroleum B.V. has announced the sale of its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company.

In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the deal covers its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria.

“Shell Nigeria Gas has served industrial and commercial customers in Nigeria for more than 25 years, supported by the commitment and expertise of its people.

“We believe this agreement provides a much stronger platform for the business’ next chapter under new ownership. Shell continues to focus on strategic Deepwater and Integrated Gas positions in Nigeria,” the company said.

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DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.