NNPC to Launch $2.8B AKK Gas Pipeline Project in Nigeria by 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) revealed plans to start operations on the $2.8 billion AKK Gas Pipeline project by early 2026, addressing energy shortages and fostering industrial development in Nigeria, particularly in the northern region. The pipeline, facing technical challenges like crossing the River Niger, is crucial for transporting natural gas from Ajaokuta to Kaduna and Kano for power generation and industrial use.

NNPC projects a rise in crude oil output to 1.8 million barrels per day by 2026, emphasizing the AKK pipeline's role in industrialization and job creation.