NNPCL Advances Gas Commercialization Initiatives for Europe and West Africa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is implementing gas evacuation measures targeting Europe and West Africa as part of Nigeria's gas commercialization initiative. NNPCL is developing major gas infrastructure projects, including the US$2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline, which aims to supply northern industries and power plants.
Construction milestones include the completion of the River Niger crossing, with export activation expected in early 2026. The Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline will also link eastern gas fields to western demand centers.
NNPCL is advancing international corridors such as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) and the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, with the NMGP aimed at enhancing capacity towards Europe. Domestic initiatives include compressed natural gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to support cleaner energy. Reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act are enhancing NNPCL's investment capacity and operational independence.
