Nigeria's Power Output Falls to 4,300MW Amid Gas Shortage

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) announced a significant drop in the country's power output to 4,300 megawatts, attributed to a 57% reduction in gas supply to thermal power plants. This decline, which began in early February, is linked to scheduled maintenance and constraints in gas supply infrastructure managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and Seplat Energy.

As of February 23, 2026, the actual gas supply was approximately 692 million standard cubic feet per day, which is 43% less than the required volume for optimal thermal plant operation. This shortfall has resulted in reduced energy allocation and necessitated load shedding across the grid to maintain stability.

NISO expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to electricity consumers and assured stakeholders that efforts are underway to restore gas supply levels and improve generation capacity.