The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied that constraints in its gas transportation network are contributing to the decline in electricity generation in Nigeria. According to NNPC, its pipelines remain available to deliver gas to power plants across the country. The company stated that its operational records did not indicate any transportation-related constraints within its network that could explain the current drop in power generation.
The disagreement over the factors behind the worsening electricity supply situation comes amid a statement from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which attributed the decline in generation partly to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations. NNPC, however, maintained that gas production had increased by about 10 per cent in 2026 so far, as the company pursued the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
NNPC's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, issued a statement on Saturday in Abuja, clarifying the operational condition of its gas transportation infrastructure. The company confirmed that its gas transportation network, operated by its subsidiary NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, remains available to support deliveries to power generating stations nationwide without any constraints.
The company noted that gas supply availability is not a challenge, as NNPC remains committed to supporting efforts to improve electricity generation through safe, reliable, and efficient gas supply and transportation. However, NNPC also acknowledged that the availability of its transportation network did not necessarily establish that all other stages of the gas-to-power chain were functioning optimally.
NNPC identified the operational readiness of generating units, maintenance schedules, and actual gas offtake as factors that should be considered in determining why electricity generation had declined. The company called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators, and NISO to establish the specific constraints affecting electricity generation and determine the necessary interventions.
The disagreement comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with inadequate electricity generation and frequent reductions in supply to distribution companies. Gas-fired power plants account for a substantial share of the country’s grid electricity, making reliable gas production and delivery critical to improving supply. Accurate reporting across the gas-to-power value chain is necessary to address the challenges and sustain public confidence.
NNPC remains committed to developing dependable energy infrastructure and working with other industry stakeholders to translate Nigeria’s gas resources into more reliable electricity for consumers. The company is focused on actualizing the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda, which has led to about 10% growth in gas production volumes in 2026 year to date.
Key points
- NNPC denies gas supply constraints in power generation
- Gas production increased by 10% in 2026
- NNPC calls for coordinated review to address electricity generation challenges
