Nigeria targets major increase in daily gas production
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to make natural gas central to its energy transition. Ed Ubong, Coordinating Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat, highlighted rising gas output and ambitious future goals at a recent industry event. The government is focusing on collaboration, infrastructure expansion, and increased investment to unlock the country’s vast gas reserves. Key priorities include boosting domestic gas use and positioning Nigeria as a regional gas hub.
TLDR
- Gas production in Nigeria is projected to rise from 6.8 billion cubic feet per day in 2023 to 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, with a target of 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030.
- Ed Ubong said the Decade of Gas initiative (2021–2030) aims to drive economic growth by unlocking gas reserves and improving infrastructure.
- Over 215 gas demand projects are being tracked, and 16 priority pipeline projects have been identified, requiring about $22bn in funding.
- The government plans to increase LPG consumption from 1.8 million to 3 million tonnes per annum by 2030, distributing over five million gas cylinders nationwide.
- Aliyu Mohammed emphasized the need for regional collaboration, regulatory harmonization, and significant investment to achieve Nigeria’s gas ambitions.
