The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has launched its Gas Master Plan 2026, aiming to achieve 10 billion cubic feet of daily gas production to boost industrialisation and enhance Nigeria’s energy security.

The plan was disclosed in a statement bythe company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Friday.

According to the statement, the initiative reflects a renewed effort by the Federal Government and industry stakeholders to convert Nigeria’s abundant gas resources into economic value through disciplined execution, infrastructure development, and expanded market access.

The Gas Master Plan 2026 represents a strategic move from policy formulation to full-scale execution across Nigeria’s gas value chain. At the launch, government officials and industry leaders described the plan as a commercially driven roadmap aligned with the country’s broader development objectives.

“Today’s launch is not merely the unveiling of a document; it represents a deliberate shift towards a more integrated, commercially driven and execution-focused gas sector aligned with Nigeria’s development aspirations,” said the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo.

“Nigeria is fundamentally a gas nation. With one of the largest proven gas reserves in Africa, our challenge has never been potential, but translation.”

NNPC Ltd Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, called the Gas Master Plan 2026 a bold, action-oriented roadmap aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s vast gas potential and positioning the country as a leading global gas hub.

The Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers’ Group, Adegbite Falade, noted that the plan would help close the gap between policy intent and execution.

The Chairman of the Oil Producers Trade Section, Matthieu Bouyer, praised NNPC Ltd for the ambition driving the roadmap.

Their remarks highlight the plan’s focus on effective implementation, commercial viability, and coordinated action across the sector.