{
  "id": 18779238,
  "title": "Gas supply not responsible for low power generation, NNPC insists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/gas-supply-not-responsible-for-low-power-generation-nnpc-insists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T20:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gas-supply-not-responsible-for-low-power-generation-nnpc-insists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has refuted claims that issues within its gas transportation network are responsible for the downturn in electricity generation across the country. The national oil company's operational records, according to NNPC, do not reveal any constraints within its pipelines that could explain the current drop in power generation. This stance emerged as the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) pointed to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations as contributing to the decline in generation. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, NNPC's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, clarified that the assertion pertains specifically to the operational status of its gas transportation infrastructure. Despite acknowledging a 10% increase in gas production so far in 2026, NNPC maintains that gas supply availability is not a challenge and remains committed to supporting measures aimed at enhancing electricity generation through secure, reliable, and efficient gas supply and transportation.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed suggestions that constraints in its gas transportation network are contributing to the decline in electricity generation, insisting that… Read More: https://punchng.com/gas-supply-not-responsible-for-low-power-generation-nnpc-insists/",
  "key_points": [
    "NNPC denies gas supply issues affecting power generation",
    "NISO cites limited gas availability and reduced hydro inflows",
    "NNPC reports 10% increase in gas production in 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}