NNPC Disputes Gas Shortage Claims
….Says Pipeline Network Available to Power Plants
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed suggestions that constraints in its gas transportation network are responsible for the current decline in electricity generation, insisting that its infrastructure remains fully available to supply gas to power generating stations nationwide.
The company said operational records of its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), showed no transportation-related constraints within its network that could explain the reduction in power generation.
NNPC made the clarification in a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, following the Nigerian Independent System Operator’s (NISO) November 5, 2026 statement, which attributed the decline in electricity generation partly to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric power stations.
The national oil company, however, maintained that the availability of its gas transportation infrastructure should be distinguished from actual gas production, commercial supply arrangements and deliveries to individual power plants.
According to NNPC, the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda has contributed to an approximately 10 per cent increase in gas production volumes in 2026 so far.
It stressed that gas supply availability was not a challenge within its transportation network, reaffirming its commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient gas supply services to support improved electricity generation.
The company explained that determining the actual causes of the power generation shortfall would require a comprehensive assessment of other critical components of the gas-to-power value chain.
These include the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules, actual gas offtake and the capacity of power plants to convert supplied gas into electricity.
NNPC called for a coordinated review of operational data involving gas suppliers, transporters, electricity generators and NISO to identify specific bottlenecks and develop appropriate interventions.
It emphasised that accurate reporting and collaboration among stakeholders were essential to resolving challenges in the electricity sector and sustaining public confidence.
The company reiterated its commitment to strengthening dependable energy infrastructure and ensuring that Nigeria’s abundant gas resources translate into more reliable electricity supply for consumers across the country.
