The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has launched a comprehensive Gas Development Roadmap to unlock more than 55 trillion cubic feet of untapped gas reserves and attract billions of dollars in investment across Nigeria’s gas sector.
The Commission stated that the initiative has already drawn approximately $4.9 billion in capital expenditure within the country’s gas value chain.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, NUPRC said the roadmap aims to drive new investments, expand gas infrastructure, and accelerate the monetisation of Nigeria’s vast gas resources, boosting both energy security and industrial growth.
“The Commission has approved over 25 Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Field Development Plans, unlocking nearly 9,790 BSCF of reserves, 3.54 BSCF/D of gas, and attracting over $4.9 billion in CAPEX investments,” the agency said.
At the 3rd Gas Investment Forum in Lagos, NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, represented by Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, Engr. Enorense Amadasu, highlighted the Commission’s strategic focus on advancing gas development, accelerating monetisation, and expanding infrastructure to strengthen Nigeria’s energy security and drive economic transformation.
He stated that Nigeria’s proven gas reserves currently total 210.54 trillion cubic feet, comprising 109.51 TCF of Non-Associated Gas and 101.03 TCF of Associated Gas.
Of this, about 55 TCF — roughly 26 per cent of total reserves, remains uncommitted to any existing or planned monetisation projects, highlighting significant untapped opportunities for both domestic and international investors.
The agency reports that Nigeria’s Reserves Replacement Ratio stands at 1.56.
Amadasu also noted that average daily gas production reached 6.99 billion standard cubic feet (BSCF/D) in 2024, while the Reserves Life Index (RLI) is estimated at 92.7 years, underscoring long-term sustainability and investment security in the country’s gas sector.
He further highlighted steady growth across the value chain, with national gas reserves increasing from 208.83 TCF in 2023 to 210.54 TCF in 2025, and daily gas production rising from 6.91 BSCF/D to 7.61 BSCF/D.
