Favour Ishember, Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says gas supply is not responsible for the recent decline in electricity generation, revealing that its efforts to drive the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda have boosted gas production by about 10 per cent in 2026.
The company said gas remains available for power generation, adding that it is committed to delivering safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation to improve electricity supply across the country.
NNPC Limited also maintained that the gas transportation network operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), is fully operational and capable of delivering gas to power plants nationwide without any constraints.
According to the company, operational records from NGIC show no transportation-related issues within its network that could account for the current reduction in electricity generation.
The clarification follows the Nigerian Independent System Operator’s (NISO) statement of November 5, 2026, which attributed the drop in electricity generation to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric power stations.
NNPC Limited explained that its clarification specifically relates to the operational status of NGIC’s gas transportation infrastructure, stressing that gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual gas deliveries to individual power plants should be evaluated separately from the availability of the transportation network.
In a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Limited, Andy Odeh, the company said a comprehensive review of the situation must also examine the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and the actual volume of gas taken by power plants.
It stated that these factors determine whether available gas can be converted into electricity and should be verified alongside gas supply records before concluding the cause of the current generation shortfall.
NNPC Limited further called for a coordinated assessment involving gas suppliers, transporters, electricity generation companies and NISO to identify the exact constraints affecting the gas-to-power value chain and implement effective solutions.
The company added that accurate reporting and stronger collaboration among stakeholders are vital to resolving the challenges, sustaining public confidence and ensuring Nigeria’s gas resources are translated into more reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.
