NNPC Denies Gas Supply Issues Behind Power Outages

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has refuted claims that gas supply problems are responsible for recent electricity generation declines affecting five Nigerian states. In a statement dated November 6, signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh, NNPC asserted that its pipeline network is fully operational and capable of delivering gas to power plants without restrictions.

The company reported a 10% increase in gas volumes in 2026, attributing this to the Federal Government's initiatives to develop and commercialize gas reserves. However, NNPC clarified that pipeline availability does not equate to the overall efficiency of the gas-to-power supply chain, which includes commercial agreements, equipment readiness, and maintenance schedules.

NNPC called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, pipeline operators, electricity generators, and NISO to pinpoint the actual constraints affecting electricity generation. As of the statement's release, NISO had not responded, and the causes of the electricity generation decline remained unresolved.