- The OML 17 intervention added 135 MMscf/d to the national supply.
- Infrastructure projects such as ANOH and OB3 will support long-term capacity growth.
The drive to expand domestic energy capacity intensified as Nigeria’s gas supply boost took centre stage with the latest output surge from OML 17. NNPC and Heirs Energies confirmed that they have doubled natural gas production at the field. This increase forms part of a broader plan to stabilise electricity generation and improve energy access nationwide.
The additional supply followed a rigless well intervention that unlocked 135 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The output can feed several power plants and support more than 350 MW of electricity. Due to this boost, the country continues to strengthen its power generation infrastructure.
Nigeria’s average daily gas production reached 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day in July 2025. The rise reflects steady progress in the last few years. Western energy majors, including Shell, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Seplat Energy, have also increased their gas contributions. Their efforts improved industrial power supply and supported households nationwide.
Average electricity generation hit 5,700 MW in the final quarter of 2025. This figure increased from 4,100 MW in the same period of 2023. The improvement signals growing confidence in the sector.
Infrastructure development further supports Nigeria’s gas supply boost. The newly commissioned ANOH gas plant, regarded as the nation’s largest, will deliver up to 850 million cubic feet per day (MMscf/d). The OB3 gas pipeline, another major project, will help expand Nigeria’s gas network and meet rising demand.
Nigeria still faces challenges, especially in crude oil production. The country struggled to meet OPEC+ quotas due to theft, vandalism and long-term underinvestment. Crude output averaged around 1.5 million barrels per day in 2024, falling below the 1.8 million target. Theft once caused severe losses, including the 95% loss reported at the Bonny terminal in 2022.
However, government reforms reversed the decline. Output rose from 1.1 mbpd in 2022 to 1.83 mbpd by October 2025. New laws, fiscal incentives and security actions strengthened confidence and restored Nigeria’s position among Africa’s leading producers.