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Nigeria’s natural gas production surged by 15.6% month-on-month (MoM) to 227,931.65 million standard cubic feet (mscf) in March 2025, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
This growth reflects a steady upward trend in the country’s energy output as government and private sector efforts to attract investment and expand capacity begin to yield results.
The report also showed that on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, gas output saw a modest increase from 198,353.62 mscf recorded in March 2024.
Breaking down the figures, 119,552.75 mscf was identified as associated gas produced during oil extraction while 108,378.90 mscf was non-associated, coming from independent gas fields.
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Gas) stated that policies are in motion to ramp up gas investment and utilization across Nigeria. These efforts align with broader national goals to position Nigeria as a global player in the gas sector.
Supporting this momentum, the Nigerian LNG Limited reiterated its commitment to expanding capacity through its ongoing Train 7 Project. Once completed, the project is expected to boost Nigeria’s LNG output by 35%, increasing capacity from 22 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 30 mtpa.
“With proven gas reserves of 202 trillion cubic feet the 9th largest globally Nigeria is strategically placed to become a top-tier LNG supplier,” NLNG said in a statement.
This increase in production comes amid global shifts toward cleaner energy, where natural gas is seen as a transition fuel, and Nigeria is looking to capitalize on its reserves to power domestic industries and supply international markets.
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