By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja.
Nigeria’s average domestic gas delivery has risen to 2.05 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) year-to-date to June 2026, representing about 65 per cent performance against the allocated Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation (DGDO) of 3.16 Bcf/d.
The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, disclosed this in Abuja at a stakeholders’ workshop on the proposed Gas Swap Framework for Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation (DGDO).
The workshop was organised by the Commission to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of the proposed framework and to obtain industry input on its implementation as a practical mechanism to improve compliance with domestic gas supply obligations.
Represented by the Executive Commissioner, Development and Production, Engineer Enorense Amadasu, Eyesan said the DGDO remains a critical instrument for ensuring that gas produced in Nigeria contributes directly to the domestic economy.
According to her, although about 63 producing companies are currently operating in the sector, only 27 companies were allocated DGDO, while just 23 of the allottees were actively supplying gas to domestic customers.
She noted that the June 2026 year-to-date figures showed a significant gap between allocated obligations and actual physical gas deliveries.
“The YTD June 2026 data, however, shows that a broader allocation base does not automatically translate into actual delivery,” Eyesan said.
She explained that the delivery gap had created the need for practical, innovative and market-responsive solutions capable of maintaining the integrity of domestic gas obligations while ensuring actual physical supply to consumers.
“It is in this context that the proposed Gas Swap Framework becomes especially important,” she added.
The NUPRC boss explained that the Gas Swap Framework would enable operators whose gas is stranded or difficult to evacuate to fulfil their domestic delivery obligations through collaboration with operators possessing the infrastructure required to transport and deliver gas to areas of need.
According to her, the framework is designed to convert regulatory obligations into actual gas supply by leveraging existing infrastructure and improving coordination among industry players.
“With the right commitment and implementation, the framework will help turn obligation into actual supply, make better use of existing assets, support gas-to-power delivery, and build greater confidence in Nigeria’s domestic gas market,” Eyesan stated.
The Commission said the proposed framework is expected to strengthen domestic gas supply, improve utilisation of existing infrastructure and support the reliability of gas-to-power operations, while enhancing confidence in the Nigerian domestic gas market.
