Nigeria's domestic gas supply exceeds 2B cubic feet per day, targets 10 bcf/d by 2027
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Summary
Nigeria's gas supply has now exceeded 2 billion cubic feet per day, with production rising to 7.5 billion cubic feet per day from 6.8 billion in 2023, according to Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo. The country aims to further increase gas production to 10 billion cubic feet per day by 2027 and 12 billion by 2030, primarily to meet rising demand in sectors such as power generation and industry. Key projects like the completed Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben pipeline, which can transport 2 billion cubic feet per day, are set to enhance domestic supply, while the nearly complete Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline is expected to significantly contribute to the gas infrastructure improvements overall.
Analysis
Nigeria: Nigeria is a leading African economy and one of the continent's largest producers of oil and natural gas, with significant reserves and infrastructure in the energy sector. In this development, the country has announced that its domestic gas supply has surpassed 2 billion cubic feet per day, supported by the completion of key pipelines and broader production growth plans. Ekperikpe Ekpo: Ekperikpe Ekpo is Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), responsible for overseeing policies and developments in the country's gas industry. He highlighted recent achievements in gas production and infrastructure, including the full completion of the OB3 pipeline and near-completion of the AKK pipeline, as part of efforts to expand domestic supply. Infrastructure: Major pipeline projects are nearing or reaching completion to enhance domestic gas delivery across regions. Energy Strategy: Nigeria is prioritizing natural gas expansion to support power generation, industrial use, and export opportunities.
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