Power shortages: NNPC counters NISO’s gas shortage claims, reports 10% production growth

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has refuted claims by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) that gas supply shortages are causing a decline in electricity generation in the country. In a statement released on November 6, 2026, NNPC reported a 10% increase in gas production volumes to date in 2026. The company's press release, issued from Abuja, stated that NNPC's gas transportation network, operated by its subsidiary NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), shows no signs of constraints affecting deliveries to power stations nationwide.

NNPC challenged NISO's assertion that limited gas availability and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs are the culprits behind the decrease in electricity generation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a reliable gas supply to support electricity generation. NNPC called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators, and NISO to pinpoint specific constraints.

The disagreement follows previous disputes over the causes of electricity disruptions, with Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) blaming Ikeja Electric for misleading customers by attributing feeder outages in Lagos to grid instability. TCN attributed 29 of 46 interruptions to low generation and 14 to the distribution company.