Dangote Group, NNPC Subsidiaries Seal Strategic Gas Agreements to Power Expansion Projects
By Naija Enquirer Staff
Three subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant, and Dangote Cement Plc, have expanded their Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) as part of efforts to meet the energy demands of their ongoing expansion projects.
The agreements were sealed with Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) and are expected to play a key role in driving Dangote Group’s Vision 2030 by boosting output capacity, ensuring cleaner energy supply, and supporting large-scale industrial growth.
The upscaled agreements were signed during the unveiling of the NNPC Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, tagged NGMP 2026, held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja over the weekend.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Mr. David Bird, signed on behalf of the refinery, while the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Arvid Pathak, represented the cement company. Dangote Fertiliser FZE was represented by Mr. Mustapha Matawalle.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Bird described the agreements as a critical milestone in the refinery’s expansion drive. He noted that the deal reflects the company’s proactive approach to securing the vast energy requirements needed to support increased production capacity.
Mr. Pathak explained that the agreement would enable Dangote Cement Plc to meet its growing gas needs as production expands across Nigeria. He added that the deal supports the adoption of cleaner fuels, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG) for Autogas, while ensuring reliable energy supply for industrial operations.
For Dangote Fertiliser FZE, the agreement is expected to support capacity expansion projects, given that fertiliser production relies heavily on natural gas as a core input.
Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the Gas Master Plan as a decisive shift from policy formulation to disciplined execution. According to him, the plan is anchored on commercial viability and integrated coordination across the gas sector.
“Today’s launch is not merely the unveiling of a document; it represents a deliberate shift towards a more integrated, commercially driven, and execution-focused gas sector aligned with Nigeria’s development aspirations,” Ekpo said.
He further noted that the Plan’s emphasis on supply reliability, infrastructure expansion, market flexibility, and strategic partnerships aligns with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative, positioning natural gas as the backbone of Nigeria’s energy security and industrialisation.
Also speaking at the event, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026 as a bold roadmap designed to unlock Nigeria’s gas potential and elevate the country into a globally competitive gas hub.
Ojulari revealed that Nigeria holds about 210 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven gas reserves, with upside potential of up to 600 Tcf, making it one of the most significant hydrocarbon basins globally.
He stated that the plan targets increasing national gas production to 10 billion cubic feet per day by 2027 and 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030, while attracting over $60 billion in new investments across the oil and gas value chain.
Reaffirming his commitment to the initiative, Ojulari emphasized that NNPC Ltd has adopted a more collaborative and investor-centric approach in developing NGMP 2026, with strong alignment across industry stakeholders and partners.
