The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has said the gas transportation network run by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), is not responsible for the current drop in electricity generation, insisting that the system is open and able to deliver gas to power plants across the country.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the national oil company said NGIC’s operational records show no transportation-related constraints that could explain the decline in power output.
The clarification follows a statement by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on 5 November 2026, which blamed the fall in generation on limited gas supply to thermal power stations and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations.
NISO had explained that limited gas availability prevented affected thermal plants from operating at their available capacity, while low water levels in reservoirs cut output from hydroelectric stations.
According to the system operator, the lower available generation reduced the electricity allocated to Distribution Companies (DisCos), leading to shorter supply hours and heavier load shedding.
The severity of the impact, it said, varies by DisCo depending on the allocation each receives.
NISO also acknowledged the hardship faced by consumers nationwide and thanked the public and other stakeholders for their concerns.
It said it is working to diversify the energy mix feeding the national grid to secure supply, while continuing to maintain grid stability, optimize dispatch of available generation and ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation within current constraints.
NNPC Limited, however, stressed that gas availability is not the problem.
It said it is focused on delivering the Federal Government’s gas development and monetization agenda, which has produced about 10% growth in gas production volumes so far in 2026.
The company added that it remains committed to supporting better electricity generation through safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation.
The company made clear that its statement addresses only the operational status of NGIC’s transportation network.
It noted that gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to individual power plants must be assessed separately from the availability of pipeline infrastructure.
NNPC Limited added that a full assessment should also look at the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules and actual gas offtake.
These factors, it said, determine whether supplied gas can be converted into electricity, and they should be checked alongside gas supply data to establish the true causes of the shortfall.
The company called for a coordinated review of operational data by gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to pinpoint specific constraints and guide effective interventions.
It said 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 company said.
