By Stella Odueme
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has ruled out constraints in its gas transportation network as a cause of the recent decline in electricity generation across the country.
The company said its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), had adequate network capacity to facilitate gas deliveries to power generation plants nationwide.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday and signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC said its operational records did not indicate any transportation-related challenges that could account for the drop in electricity generation.
According to the company, gas production has also increased by about 10 per cent in 2026, year-to-date, reflecting efforts to support the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
NNPC’s position comes amid concerns over declining electricity generation following a November 5 statement by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which identified limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations as contributing factors.
However, NNPC stressed that gas production, transportation infrastructure, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to power plants were distinct aspects of the gas-to-power value chain that required separate evaluation.
It noted that other operational issues, such as the availability of generating units, maintenance activities and gas consumption levels at individual power plants, should also be considered in determining the causes of reduced electricity output.
The national oil company called for a coordinated assessment involving gas producers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify the specific challenges affecting gas supply to electricity plants.
It stressed that access to accurate operational information and stronger collaboration among stakeholders would help address existing gaps and develop sustainable solutions.
NNPC reiterated its commitment to strengthening energy infrastructure and ensuring that the country’s natural gas resources support improved and reliable electricity supply.
