The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has alerted the public to an expected temporary reduction in gas supply as Seplat Energy Plc embarks on routine maintenance of its production facilities.
In a statement issued Thursday, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Andrew Odeh, disclosed that Seplat Energy — a joint venture partner of NNPC Ltd and a major supplier to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network — will carry out the maintenance from February 12 to February 15, 2026.
According to Odeh, the scheduled exercise is part of standard industry safety and asset integrity measures aimed at ensuring the continued efficiency, reliability, and safe operation of critical gas infrastructure.
NNPCL explained that such periodic maintenance is necessary to sustain optimal system performance, strengthen operational resilience, and reduce the likelihood of unexpected outages.
During the four-day period, gas supply into the NGIC pipeline network will be temporarily reduced. The development may affect some power generation companies that rely on the supply, potentially leading to a modest dip in electricity generation within the timeframe.
NNPC Ltd and Seplat Energy assured that they are working closely to ensure the maintenance is completed safely and on schedule.
Meanwhile, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) is engaging alternative gas suppliers to cushion anticipated supply shortfalls and maintain network stability.
Full gas supply into the NGIC system is expected to resume immediately after the maintenance is completed, allowing affected power generation companies to return to normal operations.
