Nigeria Boosts Gas Production To 7.5 Billion Cubic Feet Per Day As Federal Government Targets 12 Bcf/d Milestone By 2030

Nigeria's gas production hits 7.5 bcf/d in 2025. The Decade of Gas Secretariat outlines a $22bn infrastructure plan to reach 12 bcf/d by 2030.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP

Accelerating Output Under The Decade Of Gas Initiative

Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in its energy transition, with daily gas production rising to 7.5 billion cubic feet (bcf/d) in 2025. This growth represents a steady climb from the 6.8 bcf/d recorded in 2023. Speaking at the Decade of Gas and World Bank Ministerial Roundtable in Abuja, Ed Ubong, the Coordinating Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat, attributed this upward trajectory to enhanced synergy between government regulators, private investors, and industry players. The federal government remains committed to its 2021–2030 "Decade of Gas" mandate, viewing the resource as the primary driver for national industrialization and economic prosperity.

Strategic Infrastructure And Investment Requirements

To sustain this momentum and reach the 2030 target of 12 bcf/d, the Nigerian government has identified 16 critical pipeline projects. These essential infrastructure developments require an estimated $22 billion in investment, highlighting the need for robust public-private partnerships. The Secretariat is currently tracking over 215 gas demand projects through a centralized database managed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). According to Ubong, these projects are vital for creating a reliable distribution network that can meet both domestic industrial needs and international export obligations.

Prioritizing Gas-to-Power And Public Health

A central pillar of the gas agenda is the "gas-to-power" initiative, which seeks to stabilize the national electricity grid by ensuring a consistent supply of feedstock to thermal power plants. Beyond industrial use, the government is aggressively promoting the adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for domestic cooking. The goal is to increase LPG usage from 1.8 million tonnes per annum to 3 million tonnes by 2030. To facilitate this shift away from traditional firewood and charcoal, the government plans to distribute five million gas cylinders nationwide, an effort expected to significantly improve public health and reduce deforestation.