Federal government has revealed that Nigeria’s gas production increased to 7.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2025, up from about 6.8 bcf/d recorded in 2023.
Gatekeepers News reports that the development was disclosed by Ed Ubong, coordinating director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat, during the Decade of Gas and World Bank ministerial roundtable and workshop held in Abuja.
Ubong attributed the growth to improved collaboration among government agencies, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders in the energy sector.
He said the federal government is intensifying efforts to further boost gas output, with a target of supplying up to 12 bcf/d by 2030 as part of its long-term energy strategy.
The official also highlighted that Nigeria declared 2021 to 2030 as the “Decade of Gas,” a policy aimed at positioning gas as a major driver of economic growth and energy transition.
According to him, key priorities include expanding gas infrastructure, increasing domestic utilisation such as gas-to-power, and promoting the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a cleaner alternative to firewood and charcoal.
Ubong added that over 215 gas demand projects are currently being tracked, while several investors have taken final investment decisions on major projects, signalling sustained momentum in the sector.
He further stressed the need for stronger partnerships across Africa and with global investors to unlock the continent’s gas potential and enhance energy security.
