The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has said its gas transportation network remains fully available to support deliveries to power generating stations across the country, dismissing transportation-related constraints as a possible explanation for the current decline in electricity generation.
The company said the operational records of its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), showed no transportation-related constraints within its network that could account for the reduction in power generation.
On Friday, November 6, 2026, In a press statement issued in Abuja and signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC Limited reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda, which it said had contributed to approximately 10 per cent growth in gas production volumes in 2026 year to date.
According to the company, gas supply availability is not a challenge from the standpoint of its production and transportation infrastructure, stressing that it remains committed to supporting efforts to improve electricity generation through safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation.
The clarification follows a statement issued by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on November 5, 2026, which identified limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations as factors responsible for the decline in electricity generation.
NNPC Limited, however, explained that its clarification specifically concerned the operational status of NGIC’s gas transportation network, noting that gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to individual power plants are separate components of the gas-to-power value chain and should be assessed independently.
The company stressed that the availability of transportation infrastructure alone does not provide a complete picture of the challenges affecting electricity generation, adding that other critical operational factors must be examined to establish the actual causes of the shortfall.
It identified the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake as important considerations in determining whether available gas supplies can effectively be converted into electricity.
NNPC Limited therefore called for a comprehensive assessment of the entire gas-to-power value chain, noting that these factors must be verified alongside gas supply data to establish the specific constraints affecting power generation.
The national oil company also expressed support for a coordinated review of operational data involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify existing challenges and develop appropriate interventions.
It emphasized that accurate reporting and information sharing across the gas-to-power value chain were essential to resolving the current challenges and sustaining public confidence in the country’s electricity supply system.
Reaffirming its commitment to the development of Nigeria’s energy infrastructure, NNPC Limited said its priority remained the delivery of dependable energy infrastructure and constructive collaboration among stakeholders to ensure that the country’s abundant gas resources translate into more reliable electricity for Nigerians.
The company reiterated its readiness to work with relevant stakeholders towards improving gas supply and transportation efficiency in support of the nation’s electricity generation objectives.
