Dangote Group Expands Gas Supply Deals with NNPC Subsidiaries to Boost Industrial Growth
Three key subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited—Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant, and Dangote Cement Plc—have expanded their Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPAs) with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) subsidiaries. The move comes as the conglomerate scales its operations to meet growing domestic demand and supports the group’s Vision 2030 goals.
The deals were signed with Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) during the unveiling of the NNPC Gas Master Plan (NGMP) 2026 at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. The plan, which builds on the 2008 Gas Master Plan, is designed to maximise the economic benefits of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources while promoting industrialisation, cleaner energy, and national energy security.
David Bird, Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, described the agreements as a “major milestone” in securing reliable energy to support increased production capacity. Similarly, Dangote Cement Plc’s Group Managing Director, Arvid Pathak, highlighted the deals as crucial for transitioning to cleaner fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG) and meeting the growing energy needs of expanded production facilities. For Dangote Fertiliser FZE, the agreements ensure a steady supply of natural gas, the primary feedstock for fertiliser production.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, emphasized that the NGMP 2026 marks a shift from policy formulation to disciplined execution, prioritizing commercial viability, infrastructure development, and energy security. The plan aligns with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative, aiming to position natural gas as the backbone of Nigeria’s energy transition and industrialisation efforts.
Bashir Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, described NGMP 2026 as a bold, execution-focused roadmap to unlock Nigeria’s gas potential. With proven reserves of 210 trillion cubic feet and a potential of up to 600 Tcf, Nigeria is poised to become a global gas hub. The plan targets increasing national gas production to 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030 and attracting over $60 billion in new investments, ensuring a reliable, cleaner, and more sustainable energy supply for industrial off-takers like Dangote Group.
source: premiumtime