Nigeria’s domestic gas supply has risen to an average of 2.05 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per day in the first half of 2026, as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) moves to bridge the country’s persistent domestic gas supply gap through a new Gas Swap Framework.

The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, made this disclosure at the recently concluded stakeholders’ workshop on the Gas Swap Framework for Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation (DGDO) in Abuja.

The workshop was convened to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of the proposed framework, designed as a practical mechanism to enhance compliance with Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations while gathering industry input ahead of implementation.

Represented by the Executive Commissioner, Development and Production, Engr. Enorense Amadasu, the CCE described the DGDO as one of the Federal Government’s most strategic tools for ensuring that Nigeria’s vast gas resources directly support domestic economic growth, industrialisation and power generation.

She disclosed that of the country’s approximately 63 producing companies, 27 were allocated Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations, while only 23 companies are currently supplying gas to domestic consumers.

According to her, average domestic gas delivery stood at 2.05 Bcf per day against a DGDO allocation of 3.16 Bcf per day as of June 2026, translating to a 65 per cent performance level.

She said: “The Year-to-Date June 2026 data shows that a broader allocation base does not automatically translate into actual delivery.

“This delivery gap underscores the need for practical, innovative and market-responsive solutions that protect the integrity of the obligation while enabling real…