The NNPC’s ‘Gas Master Plan 2026’ published in January, concluded that the country will require about US$22 billion in investment to expand its gas pipeline infrastructure. It also promised to be able to sell 80% of gas produced by 2030 compared to current levels of 60%. Last week, the NNPC published post-tax profits of 5.76 trillion naira ($4.26bn) for 2025. Ojulari set out ambitious plans at the International Energy Week events in London last week, principally via the Morocco–Nigeria gas pipeline project, alongside the expansion of the West African Gas Pipeline. He added that the NNPC was in talks with a Chinese firm over a potential partnership involving one of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 16, 2026 23:03 UTC