The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed claims that constraints in its gas transportation network are responsible for the recent decline in electricity generation across the country.
The company maintained that its gas transportation infrastructure remained operational and capable of delivering supplies to power-generating stations nationwide.
NNPC’s position followed concerns raised by the Nigerian Independent System Operator, which had attributed the decline in electricity generation partly to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric power stations.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the national oil company said its operational records showed no transportation-related constraints capable of explaining the drop in power generation.
“NNPC Limited confirms that gas transportation network operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), remains available to support deliveries to power generating stations nationwide without any constraints,” the statement said.
The company explained that the availability of its gas transportation network should be distinguished from actual gas production, commercial supply arrangements and deliveries to individual power plants.
It said these factors needed to be assessed separately to establish the actual causes of the decline in electricity generation.
NNPC further argued that a comprehensive investigation should examine the operational readiness of generating units, maintenance schedules and actual gas consumption by power plants.
“These factors determine whether gas supplied can be converted into electricity. They should be verified alongside gas supply data to establish the causes of the shortfall,” the company stated.
The national oil company called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and the Nigerian Independent System Operator to identify the specific challenges affecting electricity generation.
It stressed that accurate reporting across the gas-to-power value chain was necessary to address the country’s electricity challenges and restore public confidence.
NNPC also disclosed that gas production volumes had increased by approximately 10 per cent year-to-date in 2026, attributing the growth to the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable gas transportation infrastructure and supporting efforts to improve electricity generation.
“Our focus remains on dependable energy infrastructure and constructive collaboration that helps translate Nigeria’s gas resources into more reliable electricity for Nigerians,” the statement added.
The disagreement comes amid worsening electricity supply across major Nigerian cities, including Lagos and Abuja, with consumers experiencing reduced power availability in recent weeks.
