According to the NNPC, while the country possesses Africa’s largest proven gas reserves, estimated at 210 trillion cubic feet, it remains only 16th in global production. This energy paradox, it said, is what the GMP 2026 seeks to resolve by prioritising midstream connectivity, infrastructure expansion, and commercial viability.
The GMP 2026 highlighted that the current gas transportation network, spanning over 2,500km, is a significant foundation but remains insufficient to meet the nation’s burgeoning industrial and power demands. To close this gap, the NNPC said it is pushing for the completion of strategic national and regional projects, including the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) and the OB3 pipelines.
The NNPC noted that intensified investments are needed to stimulate gas supply growth, particularly for non-associated gas and deepwater developments, which are critical for long-term sustainability.
“The Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations (DGDO) performance improved from 50 per cent five years ago to 70 per cent in 2024. Looking forward, gas demand is set to exceed gas supply in all scenarios by 2030, indicating an urgent need to incentivise gas development and supply whilst prioritising high economic impact demand.