The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Federal Ministry of Power are strengthening collaboration to address challenges in Nigeria’s gas-to-power value chain and improve electricity supply.
The Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe.
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The engagement focused on strengthening cooperation between the petroleum and power sectors, recognising the critical role of reliable domestic gas supply in achieving energy security and driving sustainable economic growth.
Key areas of discussion included improving coordination between the two institutions to address challenges across the gas-to-power value chain.
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The engagement also highlighted the need to accelerate the development of midstream and downstream infrastructure to ensure consistent gas supply to power generation plants.
Both sectors are expected to play complementary roles in addressing supply constraints and creating a more reliable energy system for the country.
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The collaboration aligns with the Federal Government’s objective of building a resilient and sustainable energy sector capable of supporting industrial development, economic growth and improved living standards.
Sustained cooperation among relevant stakeholders is considered essential to unlocking Nigeria’s energy potential and strengthening the link between domestic gas production and electricity generation.