NNPCL Denies Gas Network Role in Power Generation Decline

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims made by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) that the decline in electricity generation is due to pipeline constraints in its gas transportation network. In a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh, NNPCL asserted that its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), is fully operational and capable of supporting power generation without constraints.

This clarification follows NISO's statement on 5 November 2026, which attributed lower electricity generation to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations. NNPCL reported a 10 percent growth in gas production volumes in 2026 and emphasized that gas supply availability is not an issue.

However, it noted that factors such as the operational readiness of generating units and maintenance schedules must also be considered when assessing electricity generation shortfalls. NNPCL called for a coordinated review of operational data among stakeholders to identify specific constraints affecting power generation.