The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Friday, January 30, 2026, unveiled its Gas Master Plan 2026, tagged NGMP 2026, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, outlining a new roadmap to position gas as the backbone of Nigeria’s industrialisation, energy security and sustainable economic growth.
The plan sets out a coordinated framework for expanding gas production, strengthening infrastructure and accelerating domestic utilisation to support power generation, manufacturing and other critical sectors of the economy.
It also reinforces Nigeria’s push towards a gas-based economy while improving energy reliability nationwide.
NNPC said the Gas Master Plan 2026 was developed to address persistent challenges across the gas value chain, including infrastructure gaps, supply constraints and market inefficiencies.
The framework is designed to improve coordination between upstream, midstream and downstream operations, ensuring steady and affordable gas supply to industries and households.
Key components of the plan include the expansion of gas processing and transmission networks, increased investment in domestic gas supply projects, improved pricing and commercial frameworks, and stronger private sector participation.
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The plan also prioritises the development of gas-driven industrial hubs aimed at stimulating job creation and regional economic activity.
According to the company, the NGMP 2026 aligns with national energy transition objectives by promoting gas as a cleaner and more sustainable fuel capable of supporting economic growth while reducing reliance on more carbon-intensive energy sources.
NNPC stated that effective implementation of the plan would boost electricity generation, enhance industrial productivity, attract investment and unlock greater value from Nigeria’s vast gas reserves, positioning gas as a central pillar of the country’s long-term development strategy.