Gas Boost for Nigeria: Dangote secures supply agreement with NNPCL

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have signed a gas supply deal to support Dangote Group’s expansion projects.

Three subsidiaries of DIL – Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant, and Dangote Cement Plc – have increased their Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with two NNPCL subsidiaries: Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC).

The new agreement will help Dangote Group meet its Vision 2030 goals, increase production, and provide cleaner energy.

The deal was signed during the launch of the NNPC Gas Master Plan (NGMP 2026) at NNPC Towers in Abuja.

David Bird, Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, signed for the refinery.

Arvid Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, signed for the cement company.

Mustapha Matawalle signed for Dangote Fertiliser FZE.

Bird said the agreement is an important step in expanding the refinery’s capacity and securing the gas needed for future production.

Pathak added that the deal supports Dangote Cement Plc’s goals and ensures the company can meet increasing gas demand and promote the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles.

Dangote Fertiliser FZE also said the agreement will help expand its fertiliser production, which depends on natural gas.

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the NGMP 2026 is a shift from policy planning to practical execution, focusing on reliable supply, infrastructure, and partnerships.

He stressed that Nigeria has large gas reserves, and the plan will turn these resources into economic benefits.

NNPC Group CEO, Bashir Ojulari, described the Gas Master Plan as a roadmap to make Nigeria a competitive global gas hub.

He said the plan aims to increase gas production to 10 billion cubic feet per day by 2027 and 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030, attracting over $60 billion in new investments.

Ojulari added that the plan focuses on efficiency, operational excellence, and supporting industries like power generation, CNG, LPG, Mini-LNG, and other critical gas users. He confirmed NNPC’s commitment to working closely with investors and industry partners.