NNPC Disputes Gas Shortage Claims, Says Pipeline Network Can Supply Power Plants

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed claims that constraints in its gas transportation network are contributing to the decline in electricity generation across the country….

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed claims that constraints in its gas transportation network are contributing to the decline in electricity generation across the country.

The company said its gas transportation infrastructure, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), remained available to support deliveries to power generating stations nationwide without transportation-related constraints.

NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The clarification followed a statement by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on November 5, which attributed the decline in electricity generation partly to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations.

However, NNPC said its operational records did not indicate any transportation constraints within the NGIC network that could explain the current reduction in power generation.

“Gas supply availability is therefore not a challenge as NNPC remains committed to supporting efforts to improve electricity generation through safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation,” the statement said.

The national oil company also disclosed that Nigeria’s gas production volumes had increased by about 10 per cent year-to-date in 2026, attributing the growth to efforts to implement the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.

It, however, clarified that gas production, commercial supply arrangements, actual deliveries to individual power plants and the availability of transportation infrastructure were separate components of the gas-to-power value chain.

According to NNPC, determining the causes of reduced electricity generation requires a comprehensive assessment of gas supplies, generating units and the operational readiness of power plants.

It said plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake must also be examined to establish whether available gas could be effectively converted into electricity.

“A comprehensive assessment must also consider the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake,” the company stated.

NNPC called for a coordinated review of operational data involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify specific challenges and determine appropriate interventions.

The company stressed that accurate reporting across the gas-to-power value chain was necessary to address the country’s electricity challenges and sustain public confidence.

It reaffirmed its commitment to developing dependable energy infrastructure and working with stakeholders to translate Nigeria’s gas resources into more reliable electricity supply.

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