Apex African Gas Nigeria Limited has commissioned a new 70-tonnes-per-day Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Lagos, significantly expanding the country's domestic medical oxygen production capacity.
The new facility brings the company's combined daily output to 110 tonnes, marking a strategic shift toward localizing critical healthcare infrastructure.
The expansion addresses a persistent structural challenge in Nigeria's energy and healthcare sectors: the heavy reliance on imported medical oxygen, which drains scarce foreign exchange reserves.
By increasing local supply, Apex aims to reduce the forex burden on the national economy while ensuring more stable access to oxygen for hospitals and clinics.
This development comes as rising global oil prices continue to pressure Nigeria's domestic economy, squeezing margins for manufacturers and importers alike.
The push for local production of essential goods, including medical gases, is part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of volatile energy costs and currency depreciation on critical services.