Nigeria Accelerates Gas Production, Targets 12bcf Daily by 2030
Mr. Ed Ubong, Coordinating Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat, revealed the figures on Monday in Abuja, projecting that output could reach 12 bcf per day by 2030 if current reforms and investments continue.
Speaking at the Decade of Gas and World Bank Ministerial Roundtable and Workshop, which convened government officials, regulators, investors, and development partners, Ubong attributed the production growth to improved collaboration across the energy sector.
“We have seen gas production rise from about 6.8 billion cubic feet per day in 2023 to about 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2025. This progress is largely driven by stronger collaboration among government institutions, regulators, investors, and industry players,” he said.
Looking ahead, Ubong emphasized Nigeria’s ambitious target of delivering up to 12 bcf of gas per day into the market by 2030. Achieving this goal, he noted, will rely on partnerships across borders and institutions.
“Africa’s energy future depends on our ability to work together across borders, institutions, and value chains to achieve shared prosperity,” he added.
The Decade of Gas initiative, running from 2021 to 2030, aims to unlock Nigeria’s vast gas reserves and reposition the sector as a driver of economic growth. A dedicated secretariat, established in 2023, coordinates efforts to stimulate demand, expand infrastructure, ensure competitive pricing, and build human capacity.
“We are deliberately asking a critical question across the ecosystem: what support is required to move projects forward and unlock value for Nigeria?” Ubong said.
He revealed that more than 215 gas demand projects are being tracked through a centralised database to improve planning and execution, with strengthened accountability mechanisms to ensure results.
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Key priorities include expanding gas-to-power initiatives and promoting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage. “Gas-to-power remains critical for improving electricity supply, while increasing LPG adoption will help replace firewood and charcoal, improving public health and environmental sustainability,” Ubong said.
Nigeria plans to raise LPG consumption from 1.8 million tonnes per year to 3 million tonnes by 2030, supported by the nationwide distribution of over five million gas cylinders.
