Despite the outstanding N2.7 trillion legacy debt owed by power generation companies, gas suppliers delivered a total of 179.79 billion standard cubic feet (Bscf) of gas to the power sector between January and July 2025, valued at approximately N607 billion.
The disclosure was made in the latest report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which highlighted a steady improvement in gas-to-power supply.
According to the report, gas-to-power supply reached its highest level in three months in July, with average daily deliveries rising 3.48% month-on-month, from 833.86 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) in June to 862.86 mmscf/d in July.
Monthly Breakdown (Daily Averages)
- January: 780.23 mmscf/d (24.19 Bscf)
- February: 849.37 mmscf/d (23.78 Bscf)
- March: 886.83 mmscf/d (27.49 Bscf)
- April: 886.70 mmscf/d (26.60 Bscf)
- May: 837.64 mmscf/d (25.96 Bscf)
- June: 833.86 mmscf/d (25.02 Bscf)
- July: 862.86 mmscf/d (26.75 Bscf)
The July figure represents the highest daily supply since April, underscoring the commitment of gas producers to sustain power generation, despite mounting debt obligations from electricity firms.
Industry experts say the continued supply highlights the strategic role of gas in Nigeria’s electricity market, though the unresolved debt burden remains a threat to long-term investment in the sector.
