Oil and gas park in Bayelsa nears completion
The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme in Emeyal-1, Bayelsa State, is progressing towards completion. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has confirmed that the facility is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026. Dr Obinna Ezeobi assured that significant infrastructure and support systems are already in place. The project aims to boost local manufacturing and employment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
TLDR
- The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- NCDMB plans to install a 2.5-megawatt Compressed Natural Gas power plant to support the park's take-off.
- Key facilities such as manufacturing shop floors, water treatment plant, accommodation, and classrooms have been completed.
- Additional power infrastructure, including switchgear buildings, transformers, and generators, is already in place.
- The park aims to create over 2,000 jobs, deepen Nigerian content, and reduce reliance on imported oil and gas components.
