Nigeria's Dangote refinery enhances gas agreements with NNPC
Dangote Subsidiaries Secure Enhanced Gas Supply Agreements
Dangote Subsidiaries Secure Enhanced Gas Supply Agreements
Three subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have finalized enhanced gas supply agreements with units of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). These agreements were announced in conjunction with the launch of Nigeria's Gas Master Plan 2026, reflecting a strategic alignment to utilize gas for industrial expansion and cleaner energy solutions.
The agreements involve Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant, and Dangote Cement Plc. These entities have entered into contracts with Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company in Abuja. Although specific gas volumes were not disclosed, the agreements support the large-scale operations and future growth of the Dangote conglomerate.
Unveiling of Nigeria's Gas Master Plan 2026
The agreements coincided with the introduction of Nigeria's Gas Master Plan 2026, a strategic framework aimed at restructuring the national gas sector.
Dangote Subsidiaries Secure Enhanced Gas Supply Agreements Three subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have finalized enhanced gas supply agreements with units of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Objectives of the Gas Master Plan 2026
Increase national gas production from 8 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) to 10 bcf/d by 2027, and further to 12 bcf/d by 2030. Secure over $60 billion in investments across the gas value chain, including upstream extraction and downstream distribution. Expand infrastructure, enhance supply reliability, and utilize gas as a key factor in economic diversification and power generation.
The Gas Master Plan marks a shift from policy development to practical execution. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, highlighted the need to convert Nigeria's extensive gas reserves into reliable supply and economic benefits.
NNPC Ltd Group CEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, emphasized the plan's goals to optimize costs, attract new investments, and ensure a steady supply to major industrial players such as the Dangote Group.
The concurrent signing of contracts and the launch of the master plan demonstrate a coordinated approach: the government is developing the necessary framework and infrastructure, while industrial leaders are securing the resources needed to advance Nigeria's industrial and clean energy objectives.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
