The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says its gas transportation network remains fully available to supply gas to power generating stations nationwide, insisting that there are no transportation-related constraints within its network responsible for the current decline in electricity generation.
The clarification follows concerns raised by the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, over limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations.
The NNPCL says the gas transportation network operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, NGIC, remains operational and available to support gas deliveries to power generating stations across the country.
In a statement issued by the Company’s Head, Corporate Communication, Andy Odey, NNPCL says its operational records show no transportation-related constraints within its network that could account for the current drop in electricity generation.
NNPCL also says gas production has recorded about 10% growth in 2026 so far, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
The clarification comes in response to a November 5 statement by NISO, which identified limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations as factors contributing to lower electricity generation.
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While maintaining that its transportation infrastructure is not constrained, NNPCL says gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to individual power plants are separate issues that require independent assessment.
The statement adds that a proper investigation must also examine the operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake to establish why available gas may not be translating into increased electricity generation.
The national oil company is therefore calling for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify specific challenges across the gas-to-power value chain.
NNPCL says accurate operational data and stronger collaboration among stakeholders are essential to addressing the electricity supply challenges and ensuring more reliable power for Nigerians.
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