The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) company to increase gas use in cooking, transportation and power generation. The NMDPRA CEO applauded the NLNG for prioritising domestic supply and reiterated the federal government's goal of deepening LPG and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) especially for autogas. The NLNG Managing Director, Philip Mshelbila, also revealed plans to commence operation for the Nigerian domestic LNG market in 2022 in line with the government's desire to boost local consumption. He pledged the company's dedication and commitment to making Nigeria an energy-sufficient nation.