NNPC Denies Gas Supply Issues Affecting Power Generation

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted claims that gas supply constraints are responsible for the decline in electricity generation across Nigeria. In a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh on November 6, 2026, NNPC stated that its gas transportation network, operated by NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), is available to support deliveries to power generating stations without constraints.

NNPC's operational records do not indicate any transportation-related issues that could explain the drop in generation. This clarification follows a statement from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on November 5, 2026, which attributed lower generation to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric stations.

NNPC emphasized that gas production and supply arrangements should be assessed separately from transportation infrastructure availability. It called for a coordinated review of operational data by gas suppliers, transporters, power generators, and NISO to identify specific constraints affecting electricity generation.