The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is intensifying efforts to close Nigeria’s domestic gas supply gap, unveiling a Gas Swap Framework as average daily delivery reached 2.05 billion cubic feet (Bcf/d) as of June 2026.
The Commission disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on July 31, 2026 and signed by Eniola Akinkuotu, Head, Media and Corporate Communications, quoting its Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan.
Eyesan said the initiative is aimed at improving compliance with the Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation (DGDO) and ensuring that more locally produced gas reaches Nigerian consumers.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja, she noted that while delivery levels have improved, they still fall short of the 3.16 Bcf/d allocation, representing about 65 per cent performance.
“The year-to-date June 2026 data shows that a broader allocation base does not automatically translate into actual delivery,” she said in a keynote address delivered on her behalf by the Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, Engr. Enorense Amadasu.
“This delivery gap underscores the need for practical, innovative, and market-responsive solutions that protect the integrity of the obligation while enabling real physical delivery of gas to domestic users.”
The DGDO policy is a central component of Nigeria’s energy strategy, designed to ensure that gas production supports domestic economic growth, especially in power generation and industrial use.
Despite having about 63 producing companies, only 27 were allocated DGDO quotas, and just 23 are actively supplying gas to the domestic market, according to the Commission.
To address this, the NUPRC is proposing a Gas Swap Framework that allows operators with stranded or hard-to-evacuate gas to meet their obligations through partnerships with companies that have the infrastructure to deliver gas to end users.
“It is in this context that the proposed Gas Swap Framework becomes especially important,” Eyesan said. “With the right commitment and implementation, the framework will help turn obligation into actual supply, make better use of existing assets, support gas-to-power delivery, and build greater confidence in Nigeria’s domestic gas market.”
The Commission said the framework is part of broader regulatory reforms aimed at improving efficiency in the gas value chain, strengthening energy security, and ensuring sustainable supply to the domestic market.
