The Orashi Special Energy Free Zone is a flagship industrial platform developed by the Imo State Government to unlock the South-East’s energy, industrial, and logistics potential. Strategically located in a prolific hydrocarbon corridor, the Zone supports gas-based industrialisation, large-scale manufacturing, and export-led growth, aligning with Nigeria’s Decade of Gas and the 3R agenda of His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma.
NIGERIA Nigeria—Africa’s largest economy—holds the continent’s biggest gas reserves, with over 210 tcf of proven natural gas. Its national strategy prioritises export diversification, industrialisation, and gas monetisation. These policies position the Orashi Free Zone as a national catalyst for energy-driven industrial transformation.
IMO STATE Imo State is a key commercial and industrial hub in South-East Nigeria, home to over 6 million people and significant hydrocarbon deposits. Its strategic location and resource base give the state strong competitive advantages, reinforcing its emergence as a major centre for energy, manufacturing, and regional economic growth.