NNPC Disputes Gas Supply Claims Amid Power Outage

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has refuted allegations that insufficient gas supply caused the recent electricity generation shortfall in Nigeria. The company stated that its pipeline system is operational and capable of transporting gas to power stations nationwide without any obstruction.

In a statement, NNPCL highlighted that its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Ltd (NGIC), is functioning properly and can deliver gas to power plants across the country. This assertion places the company in direct conflict with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO).

NISO previously attributed the reduced power output to inadequate gas supply and low water levels at hydroelectric stations. However, NNPCL countered by stating that gas production in Nigeria has increased by approximately 10 percent since the beginning of 2026.