NNPC completes major River Niger pipeline crossing
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has finished the challenging River Niger crossing for the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline. This achievement is a significant step in expanding Nigeria’s gas transmission network, promising increased supply to power plants and industries. Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, described the project as a turning point for the country’s gas infrastructure. The crossing unlocks the full capacity of the OB3 pipeline, which is designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day.
TLDR
- NNPC Ltd completed the River Niger crossing for the OB3 gas pipeline, a key segment in Nigeria’s gas network.
- The project used advanced horizontal directional drilling to cross approximately two kilometres beneath the river.
- The OB3 pipeline can now transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day, boosting energy supply and reliability.
- Bayo Ojulari highlighted the project as a milestone, linking gas-producing regions with the rest of the country and supporting industrial growth.
- The development supports Nigeria’s ambition to build an integrated gas grid, enhance exports, and improve supply for critical sectors.
