Low gas, electricity supply looms, as NNPCL announces maintenance of plants, facilities
STEPHEN GBADAMOSI, IBADAN
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that it will commence maintenance of its major gas plants and related facilities between 12th and 15th of February.
The information was contained in a notice signed and released to the public in Abuja by the organisation’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Thursday.
According to Odeh, “the public is, hereby, informed that Seplat Energy Plc., a joint venture partner of NNPC Ltd. and a key supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, has scheduled routine maintenance on its gas production facilities from 12th to 15th February 2026.
“This planned activity forms part of standard industry safety and asset integrity protocols designed to ensure the continued reliability, efficiency, and safe operation of critical gas infrastructure.
“Periodic maintenance of this nature is essential to sustain optimal system performance, strengthen operational resilience, and minimise the risk of unplanned outages.
“During the four-day maintenance period, there will be a temporary reduction in gas supply into the NGIC pipeline network.
“As a result, some power generation companies reliant on this supply may experience reduced gas availability, which could modestly impact electricity generation levels within the timeframe.
“NNPC Ltd and Seplat Energy are working closely to ensure that the maintenance is executed safely and completed as scheduled. In parallel, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) is engaging alternative gas suppliers to mitigate anticipated supply gaps and maintain stability across the network.
“Upon completion of the maintenance exercise, full gas supply into the NGIC system is expected to resume promptly, enabling affected power generation companies to return to normal operations. Further updates will be provided as necessary.”
