The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has formally introduced the Nigerian Gas Master Plan 2026 (NGMP 2026), reinforcing the Federal Government’s strategy to position natural gas as a catalyst for industrialisation, energy security and sustainable economic development.
The unveiling took place on Friday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja and represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy transition agenda, aimed at converting the country’s vast gas reserves into tangible economic and infrastructural gains.
Addressing stakeholders at the event, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the new Gas Master Plan signals a shift from policy design to practical implementation, with emphasis on commercial discipline, coordination and measurable outcomes.
According to the minister, Nigeria’s abundant gas resources have long presented opportunities for growth, but the focus must now be on effective execution, supply reliability and infrastructure development. He noted that the Plan aligns with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative, which prioritises gas as a foundation for industrial expansion and a just energy transition.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described NGMP 2026 as a results-driven framework designed to unlock Nigeria’s gas potential and enhance its standing in the global energy market.
Ojulari disclosed that Nigeria holds about 210 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, with significant upside potential, adding that the Plan is structured to support the national target of increasing gas production to 10 billion cubic feet per day by 2027 and 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030. He added that the strategy is expected to attract more than 60 billion dollars in new investments across the oil and gas value chain by the end of the decade.
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He explained that NGMP 2026 prioritises cost efficiency, operational excellence and accelerated development of gas resources, while expanding supply to power generation, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, mini-LNG facilities and key industrial users.
Ojulari further noted that the Plan was developed through extensive engagement with industry players, investors and partners to ensure alignment with market realities and investor expectations.
In separate goodwill messages, industry leaders welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention capable of strengthening Nigeria’s gas value chain and bridging the gap between policy intent and delivery.
The Gas Master Plan 2026 is expected to serve as a comprehensive roadmap for coordinated gas sector development, providing clarity for investors and stakeholders while supporting Nigeria’s long-term economic and energy objectives.
