From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 1m 20s
Nigeria Oil Firm Denies Gas Link to Outages
Nigeria’s state oil firm says gas pipelines aren’t causing power cuts, sparking debate over grid failures.
In brief
Nigeria’s state oil firm says gas pipelines aren’t causing power cuts, sparking debate over grid failures. NNPC Limited denies gas pipelines caused Nigeria’s power outages, urging a joint review with grid operators to find supply gaps. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
NNPC Denies Gas Pipeline Constraints
Nigeria’s state oil company says its gas transport network shows no constraints affecting power output.
“NNPC said its gas production volumes are up about 10% so far in 2026.”
NISO Blames Gas Shortages for Outages
The grid operator claims limited gas availability and reduced hydroelectric water inflows caused the power drop.
“NISO blamed the decline in generation on limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations.”
NNPC Wants Joint Review
NNPC called for a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators, and the grid operator.
“It wants a coordinated review involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and the grid operator to identify specific constraints.”
Power Outages Impact Businesses
Unreliable power raises costs and disrupts work for Nigerian businesses until the cause is clear.
“For businesses in Nigeria, the dispute matters because unreliable power raises costs and disrupts work.”
Investors Question Weak Link
Foreign investors need to determine whether gas, power plants, or water is the weak link in Nigeria’s grid.
“For investors abroad, the question is whether gas, power plants or water is the weak link.”
No Current Generation Figures
NNPC’s statement did not publish current generation figures in megawatts or exact gas volumes delivered to plants.
“NNPC’s statement did not publish current generation figures in megawatts or the exact gas volumes delivered to plants.”
Water Levels Impact Hydroelectric
The grid operator did not specify how much of the drop is due to water levels at hydroelectric stations.
“NNPC did not say how much of the drop is due to water levels at hydroelectric stations.”
NNPC Statement Date
NNPC posted its statement on 7 November 2:00 PM in Abuja, signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh.
“The statement was issued in Abuja and signed by Andy Odeh, the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer.”
The takeaway
NNPC Limited denies gas pipelines caused Nigeria’s power outages, urging a joint review with grid operators to find supply gaps.
