KEY POINTS
- NNPC Ltd has launched the Gas Master Plan 2026 to make natural gas a foundation for industrialisation, energy security, and economic growth.
- The plan prioritises disciplined execution, infrastructure expansion, and market development across the gas value chain.
- Government officials say the roadmap signals a shift from policy statements to commercially viable, coordinated implementation.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has launched its Gas Master Plan 2026 (NGMP 2026), a new roadmap aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s gas industry as a central pillar of industrial growth, energy security, and long-term economic development.
The unveiling, held on Friday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, was widely described by industry stakeholders as a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy transition, signalling a more purposeful approach to harnessing the country’s vast gas reserves.
From Policy Ambition to Execution
According to a statement by NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the NGMP 2026 marks a clear departure from broad policy intentions towards disciplined, results-driven execution across the entire gas value chain.
The plan focuses on translating Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources into measurable economic outcomes through infrastructure expansion, market development, and improved competitiveness in regional and global markets.
Government Backs Commercially Driven Approach
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the plan reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to moving beyond policy formulation to practical implementation.
He noted that the NGMP 2026 is anchored on commercial viability and strong coordination across the sector, ensuring that gas development supports Nigeria’s wider development objectives.
“Today’s launch is not merely the unveiling of a document; it represents a deliberate shift towards a more integrated, commercially driven and execution-focused gas sector aligned with Nigeria’s development aspirations,” Ekpo said.
