OB3 pipeline ready for first gas, AKK hits 95% – NNPC
NNPC announces OB3 gas pipeline is ready for first gas, while the AKK pipeline reaches 95% completion, boosting Nigeria’s energy infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/ob3-pipeline-ready-for-first-gas-akk-hits-95-nnpc/
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline is ready for the first gas flow, while the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline has reached 95% completion. This was stated in NNPC's July 2026 monthly report. Pre-commissioning activities at the OB3 River Niger Crossing were completed in August 2026, making the pipeline 100% ready for first gas.
The AKK project, meanwhile, remains at 95% completion, with early gas delivery to Abuja expected in 2026. These two projects are part of NNPC's gas infrastructure development program aiming to enhance gas transportation across the country. The OB3 pipeline connects gas supplies from the eastern and western parts of Nigeria, while the AKK pipeline is designed to transport gas to Abuja and further to northern Nigeria.
The River Niger crossing of the OB3 pipeline was completed in April, unlocking a critical segment of the country's gas transmission network. The pipeline is designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day and will significantly enhance energy availability and supply reliability.
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