NNPC Disputes Gas Supply Role in Power Crisis

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied responsibility for recent power outages in five Nigerian states, rejecting claims that gas supply issues caused the drop in electricity generation. The company stated its pipeline network has no constraints preventing gas from reaching power plants.

NNPC's subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), issued a statement on November 6, clarifying that gas production increased by about 10% in 2026, contradicting the Nigerian Institute of Supply Management's (NISO) explanation for the decline in power output.

The company called for a joint review involving gas suppliers, pipeline operators, power generators, and NISO to determine the actual cause of the power generation decline.