GAS REVOLUTION: NMDPRA UNLEASHES NEW CODE TO CRASH BOTTLENECKS, SUPERCHARGE MARKET!
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS “THE Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled Revision 2 of the Nigerian Gas Transportation Network Code to strengthen gas transportation regulations, improve market efficiency and facilitate trade.”
WHERE IT HAPPENED:
“The Authority Chief Executive, Mr Rabiu Umar, announced this on Monday at the 20th edition of OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2026 in Lagos.”
WHAT THE NEW CODE DOES:
“Umar said that the revised code provided clearer rules for gas measurement, nominations and transportation, thereby promoting transparency and improving coordination among network users.”
PROOF OF PROGRESS:
“He said that participation in the gas transportation network had increased, with more shippers joining since the introduction of Revision 1.”
“He added that imbalances on the western gas network had declined by 30 per cent since the earlier version was introduced.”
WHY IT MATTERS:
“Umar said that effective gas transportation regulations were essential to improving network operations and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s gas market.”
“Mrs Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy (Oil and Gas), said that gas remained critical to power generation, industrial development and transportation.”
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