Nigeria’s Gas Output Dips by 13% to 169.8BSCF in One Month

By Naija Enquirer Staff

Nigeria’s gas output fell by 12.54% in August 2025, dropping to 169.823 billion standard cubic feet (BSCF) from 194.179 BSCF recorded in July 2025, according to the latest report by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

The report revealed that total gas production in August translated to an average of 5.478 BSCF per day, down from 6.264 BSCF per day in July, reflecting a sustained decline in output amid operational and infrastructure challenges.

Breakdown of Gas Production

According to NNPCL, Associated Gas (AG) accounted for 110.606 BSCF or 65.13% of total output, while Non-Associated Gas (NAG) made up 59.217 BSCF or 34.87%.

Out of the total gas produced, 159.288 BSCF — representing 93.8% — was utilised in August, marking a 12.7% decline compared to 182.462 BSCF utilised in July. Meanwhile, gas flaring stood at 10.431 BSCF (6.14% of total production), down by 10.36% from 11.636 BSCF flared in July.

Utilisation Patterns

The report detailed how gas was used during the month:

• Fuel Gas: 9.409 BSCF (5.54%)
• Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG): 57.754 BSCF (34.01%)
• Escravos Gas-to-Liquid (EGTL): 8.182 BSCF (4.82%)
• NGL/LPG Production: 2.21 BSCF (1.3%)
• Domestic Market Sales: 27.178 BSCF (16%)
• Reinjected/Gas Lift: 54.555 BSCF (32.12%)

Top Producers and Gas Flaring Offenders

Among the top producers, Renaissance Africa Energy led with 40.053 BSCF of gas, followed by Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) with 27.438 BSCF, and Chevron Nigeria with 22.409 BSCF. TotalEnergies recorded 15.884 BSCF in the same period.

Other notable outputs included Star Deep Water’s 14.282 BSCF from its Agbami FPSO, TotalEnergies Upstream’s 11.614 BSCF from the Akpo FPSO, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) with 9.539 BSCF from the Erha FPSO.

However, the report also highlighted major cases of gas flaring. The NNPCL Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Seplat joint venture flared 100% of their total gas output in August. Similarly, the NEPL/Chevron Nigeria Limited JV flared all of its 75 million SCF produced, while NEPL flared 323.59 million SCF from Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 86 and 88 — about 98% of its total output.

Enageed Resources and Seplat were also cited for excessive flaring, burning 92.26% and 86% of their total gas production respectively.

Energy Transition Challenges Persist

Despite Nigeria’s commitment to reducing gas flaring under the Decade of Gas Initiative, persistent production inefficiencies and infrastructure gaps continue to hinder progress. The NNPCL report underscores the need for stronger enforcement, improved investment in gas infrastructure, and faster deployment of flare-to-power and gas monetisation projects to achieve sustainable energy goals.