In a press statement issued on November 6, NNPC said operational records of its subsidiary, the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), showed that the network was functioning without constraints.
The clarification follows a November 5 statement by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which attributed reduced electricity generation to limited gas availability and lower water inflows to hydroelectric stations.
However, NNPC said its position relates specifically to the operational status of the gas transportation network, noting that gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to individual power plants must be assessed separately.
The company also disclosed that Nigeria’s gas production volumes had recorded about 10 per cent growth in 2026 so far, attributing the increase to the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
NNPC stressed that determining the causes of the electricity generation shortfall requires a broader assessment of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake, alongside available gas supply data.
It called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify specific constraints and guide interventions across the gas-to-power value chain.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting reliable electricity generation through safe and efficient gas supply and transportation infrastructure.
