Electricity Generation: NNPC Says No Transportation Constraints in Gas Network, Records 10% Production Growth
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has maintained that its gas transportation infrastructure is operating without constraints, dismissing suggestions that limitations within its pipeline network are responsible for the recent decline in electricity generation.
The company said operational records of its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), showed that its gas transportation network remained available to support deliveries to power generating stations across the country.
NNPC stated that there were no transportation-related challenges within the NGIC network capable of accounting for the current reduction in power generation.
It also revealed that gas production volumes had increased by approximately 10 per cent in 2026 so far, attributing the growth to the Federal Government’s efforts to advance gas development and monetisation.
The company stressed that it remained committed to supporting the power sector through the provision of safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation services.
NNPC’s position comes in response to the Nigerian Independent System Operator’s (NISO) November 5, 2026 statement, which identified limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations as major factors behind the decline in electricity generation.
Clarifying its position, NNPC said the availability of transportation infrastructure was only one aspect of the gas-to-power value chain, explaining that gas production, commercial supply agreements and actual deliveries to individual power plants were separate issues that required independent assessment.
The company further explained that the operational readiness of power generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas consumption must also be investigated to establish the factors responsible for the generation shortfall.
It called on gas suppliers, transportation companies, power generators and NISO to undertake a comprehensive review of operational data to identify specific bottlenecks and determine the necessary interventions.
NNPC added that transparent and accurate information across the gas-to-power value chain would help address existing challenges and strengthen public confidence in the country’s electricity supply system.
The company reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy infrastructure through collaboration and efficient utilisation of the country’s abundant gas resources.
