The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has alerted that there may be a drop in electricity generation across the country as Seplat Energy Plc, its joint venture partner, will shut down its gas production facilities for four days for routine maintenance.
NNPCL said the shutdown, which will take place from 12th to 15th February 2026, is expected to temporarily affect gas supply to power generation companies and impact electricity output nationwide.
In a statement released on Thursday, February 12, by the NNPCL spokesperson Andy Odeh, the national oil firm said the planned maintenance is part of industry safety standard designed to ensure optimal system performance.
“Periodic maintenance of this nature is essential to sustain optimal system performance, strengthen operational resilience, and minimise the risk of unplanned outages,” Odeh stated.
“During the four-day maintenance period, there will be a temporary reduction in gas supply into the NGIC pipeline network. As a result, some power generation companies reliant on this supply may experience reduced gas availability, which could modestly impact electricity generation levels within the timeframe.”
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He assured that NNPCL and Seplat Energy are working closely to ensure that the maintenance is executed safely and completed as scheduled.
Odeh further stated that while the maintenance is going on, the NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) is engaging alternative gas suppliers to mitigate anticipated supply gaps and maintain stability across the network.
“Upon completion of the maintenance exercise, full gas supply into the NGIC system is expected to resume promptly, enabling affected power generation companies to return to normal operations,” Odeh added.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist, scholar and analyst of socioeconomic issues in Nigeria and Africa. He is skilled in energy reporting, business and economy, and holds a master's degree in mass communication.
