By Muhammad Mamman
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has unveiled a revised Gas Master Plan, signalling a bold new chapter for the country’s gas industry. At the launch in Abuja, Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari pledged that Nigeria will not only meet but exceed the federal government’s target of 10 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2027.
Dubbed the NGMP 2026, the updated plan reworks the 2008 Gas Master Plan with a focus on operational excellence, cost optimisation, and maximising Nigeria’s vast gas reserves. Ojulari described the strategy as an “execution-anchored roadmap” aimed at positioning the nation as a globally competitive gas hub.
With proven gas reserves of approximately 210 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) and an upside potential of 600 Tcf, Nigeria is one of the world’s most resource-rich hydrocarbon basins. The NGMP 2026 aims to convert this potential into reliable supply for power generation, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Mini-LNG, and key industrial off-takers.
The plan also aligns with the federal government’s Decade of Gas initiative, targeting 12 Bcf/d production by 2030 and over $60 billion in new investments across the oil and gas sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the launch as a “deliberate shift from policy articulation to disciplined execution,” reinforcing Nigeria’s ambition to translate gas potential into tangible economic growth.
Industry leaders, including the Independent Petroleum Producers’ Group and TotalEnergies, welcomed the initiative, highlighting its potential to strengthen Nigeria’s energy security, industrialisation, and global competitiveness.
