Yemisi Izuora
Nigeria is pushing ahead with enthusiasm efforts to expand gas production and strengthen supply chains as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) deepen collaboration in line with the country’s long-term energy strategy.
The Commission’s Chief Executive of NUPRC, Dr. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and advancing the Federal Government’s gas development agenda.
Receiving the NLNG’s Managing Director, Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit, Eyesan described the engagement as timely, noting that the Commission has accelerated regulatory reforms since December to align with provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
According to her, NUPRC is repositioning itself as a business enabler through continuous stakeholder engagement and proactive resolution of industry challenges.
“We are deliberately creating a regulatory environment that supports investment and operational efficiency,” she said, adding that improved government responsiveness is already translating into stronger investor confidence and increased final investment decisions in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
She also underscored the significance of Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas” initiative, describing it as a practical roadmap to expand domestic gas utilisation while reinforcing the country’s export capacity. Eyesan urged industry players to match government reforms with stronger compliance, performance, and investment discipline.
In his remarks, Falade highlighted the critical role of upstream collaboration in sustaining gas supply to NLNG’s operations.
He pointed to the company’s domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) strategy as a key intervention in shaping Nigeria’s energy market.
“Currently, 100 per cent of our LPG production is dedicated to the domestic market—not because of reduced output, but due to significantly increased demand,” he said.
Looking ahead, Falade noted that NLNG’s Train 7 project is expected to come on stream next year, increasing production capacity by about 35 per cent.
The expansion is set to strengthen both domestic supply and export volumes, reinforcing Nigeria’s position in the global LNG market.
The renewed collaboration between NUPRC and NLNG signals a broader push by Africa’s largest energy producer to unlock gas resources, attract investment, and enhance energy security while balancing domestic needs with export ambitions.