The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced ambitious plans to increase the country’s gas supply by an additional 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2026 to meet surging domestic demand. The announcement was made at a media briefing with the Nigeria Guild of Editors in Abuja, highlighting the company’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy infrastructure.
NNPC’s subsidiaries, NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) and Nigerian Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), will contribute 1.496 bcf/d and 223.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd), respectively. According to the company, this boost is part of a broader strategy to achieve a national supply target of 10 bcf/d by 2027 and 12 bcf/d by 2030 under its Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026.
The GMP 2026 aims to support critical sectors, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), power generation, industrial parks, and compressed natural gas (CNG). Engr. Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, emphasized that the plan is commercially driven and execution-focused, positioning Nigeria to become a globally competitive gas hub while catalyzing over $60 billion in new investments across the oil and gas value chain by 2030.
To deliver on these targets, NNPC has outlined several key enablers. These include sustaining domestic and global gas demand, ensuring strong governance and partner alignment, securing funding for bankable gas projects, offering competitive fiscal incentives, and resolving power sector bottlenecks to enhance gas-to-power attractiveness. A robust governance framework will oversee implementation, with specialist teams covering subsurface, facilities, planning, commercial strategy, legal, and communications.
NNPC said this multidisciplinary approach is designed to accelerate decision-making, streamline project tracking, and maintain momentum across its gas initiatives. By prioritizing transparency, coordination, and cross-functional alignment, the Gas Master Plan 2026 sets Nigeria on a path to achieve ambitious production goals while supporting energy security, industrial growth, and long-term investment opportunities.
source: vanguard