By Hosea Parah
As the narrative over the factors behind the worsening electricity supply situation continues, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has rejected claims that its gas pipeline network is causing lower electricity generation, stating that its infrastructure is fully open to supply power plants nationwide.
Its records, the national oil company said, show no pipeline transport issues with its subsidiary, the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, that could account for the drop in power generation.
According to a statement signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odey, NNPC said its clarification concerned specifically the operational condition of its gas transportation infrastructure.
”NNPC Limited confirms that gas transportation network operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), remains available to support deliveries to power generating stations Nationwide without any constraints. NGIC’s operational records do not indicate transportation-related constraints within its network that explain the current decline in electricity generation.
”NNPC Limited is focussed on actualizing the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda which has led to about 10 per cent growth in gas production volumes 2026 year to date. Gas supply availability is therefore not a challenge as NNPC remains committed to supporting efforts to improve electricity generation through safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation.
”This clarification follows the Nigerian Independent System Operator’s (NISO) statement of 5 November 2026, which cited limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations as causes of lower generation. NNPC Limited’s clarification concerns the operational status of NGIC’s transportation network.
”Gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to individual power plants must be assessed separately from the availability of transportation infrastructure.
”A comprehensive assessment must also consider the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake. These factors determine whether gas supplied can be converted into electricity. They should be verified alongside gas supply data to establish the causes of the shortfall.
”NNPC Limited supports a coordinated review of operational data by gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify specific constraints and guide effective interventions.
”Accurate reporting across the gas-to-power value chain is essential to resolving the challenges and sustaining public confidence.
”Our focus remains on dependable energy infrastructure and constructive collaboration that helps translate Nigeria’s gas resources into more reliable electricity for Nigerians,” the statement read.