The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has launched a comprehensive Gas Development Roadmap aimed at unlocking more than 55 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of uncommitted gas reserves and attracting new investments across Nigeria’s gas value chain.
According to the Commission, the roadmap has already mobilised $4.9 billion in capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments within the domestic gas sector.
Announcing the plan, the Commission chief executive (CCE), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, represented by Engr. Enorense Amadasu, Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, said the roadmap seeks to boost gas infrastructure, enhance monetisation, and secure Nigeria’s energy future.
“NUPRC has approved over 25 Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Field Development Plans, unlocking nearly 9,790 BSCF of reserves and 3.54 BSCF/D of gas, with over $4.9 billion in CAPEX investments,” the agency stated.
Nigeria’s proven gas reserves currently stand at 210.54 TCF, comprising 109.51 TCF of Non-Associated Gas and 101.03 TCF of Associated Gas, according to the Commission.
Amadasu said about 55 TCF — or 26 per cent — remains uncommitted, signalling vast untapped potential for investors. He noted that the country’s Reserves Life Index (RLI) of 92.7 years provides strong long-term sustainability for investors.
He added that NUPRC is facilitating gas supply negotiations for major national projects such as NLNG Train 7, the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Pipeline, and the Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Project.
The Commission disclosed that 19 active gas development projects are currently being monitored, with 88 per cent in the engineering phase and 12 per cent in construction or fabrication.
It noted that the surge in upstream activity — including a rise in active rigs from eight in 2021 to 69 by October 2025 — reflects renewed investor confidence and growing stability in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
