NNPC Challenges NISO's Gas Supply Claims Amid Growth

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has countered claims made by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) regarding gas supply constraints impacting Nigeria's electricity generation. In a press statement issued in Abuja on November 6, 2026, NNPC reported a 10% growth in gas production volumes for the year to date.

NNPC stated that its gas transportation network, operated by its subsidiary NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), has not recorded any constraints affecting deliveries to power generating stations. This clarification followed NISO's November 5 statement, which attributed the decline in electricity generation to limited gas availability for thermal power plants and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs.

NNPC emphasized its commitment to supporting electricity generation through reliable gas supply and transportation, and it called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators, and NISO to identify specific constraints affecting electricity supply.