Project
Green

Our impact / Project Green

Progress means
more than power.

Project Green is about people, local job creation, planet and long-term value. We aim to support a cleaner industry, create local opportunities and contribute to resilient communities in Nigeria and beyond.

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A Nigerian foundation.
A global ambition.
Cleaner energyLocal opportunityLong-term value

Our impact priorities

Three priorities.
One long-term view.

Our approach is to create positive and lasting impact through cleaner energy, local participation and responsible development.

Illustrative aerial view of a river winding through a green Nigerian landscape

A cleaner industry

Contributing to the transition to lower-carbon fuels and supporting global decarbonisation goals.

  • Lower lifecycle emissions
  • Supporting clean-fuel supply for maritime and industrial markets
  • Responsible resource use
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Local opportunity

Creating opportunities for local businesses, skills development and community engagement.

  • Local employment and skills development
  • Supplier participation
  • Community investment and engagement
Our Community Policy
Illustrative concept of a methanol production and export terminal beside the Nigerian coast

A more resilient future

Building long-term economic value through a scalable, internationally connected platform.

  • Industrial development and diversification
  • Export-oriented growth
  • Investment in infrastructure and community resilience
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A framework for responsible development

One ambition.
Connected responsibilities.

Project Green’s intended development alignment draws on the IFC Performance Standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These seven themes connect our environmental, social and economic priorities.

  • Decarbonisation

    IFC PS 3SDG 13

    Climate action

  • Ecosystem preservation

    IFC PS 6SDG 14

    Life below water

  • Food security

    IFC PS 1SDG 2

    Zero hunger

  • Healthcare dividends

    IFC PS 4SDG 3

    Good health and well-being

  • Workforce pivot

    IFC PS 2SDG 8

    Decent work and economic growth

  • Social stability

    IFC PS 5SDG 1

    No poverty

  • Industrial safety

    IFC PS 4SDG 9

    Industry, innovation and infrastructure

These are intended areas of alignment, not a statement of certification, endorsement or verified compliance. Project-specific application remains subject to assessment and implementation.

Our governance approach

Impact in numbers / Phase 1

Local benefits.
Global impact.

A Nigerian platform with the ambition to connect lower-carbon fuels, industrial opportunity and international markets.

~0.8 Mt CO₂/yr

Indicative Phase 1 avoided-emissions estimate*

Subject to confirmation and lifecycle assessment.

Local jobs

Across construction and operations.

Local suppliers

Opportunities for Nigerian businesses.

Export markets

Supplying green methanol to global customers.

*Preliminary estimate from the project impact reference, subject to confirmation of the emissions baseline, calculation methodology and lifecycle assessment. Mt = million metric tonnes.

Rooted in Nigeria

Two locations.
One integrated platform.

Akwa Ibom

429,000 mt/yrPhase 1 renewable methanol target

Benue

3.2 GWp solar PV / 4.4 GWh battery storageProposed renewable energy hub

Indicative design capacities, subject to engineering, financing and approvals. mt/yr = metric tonnes per year.

Be part of the journey

A cleaner future is
a shared opportunity.

Learn more about how Project Green can create long-term value for industry, communities and the environment.