Nigeria’s national grid is facing fresh strain as Seplat Energy Plc announced a four day routine maintenance of its gas production facilities, a move expected to temporarily reduce gas supply to power generation companies.
Seplat, which operates in joint venture with NNPC Ltd and serves as a major supplier to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited pipeline network, confirmed that the scheduled maintenance will run from February 12 to 15, 2026.
In a statement issued by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the company described the exercise as part of standard safety and asset integrity procedures aimed at safeguarding critical gas infrastructure. He explained that periodic maintenance is necessary to sustain operational efficiency, strengthen system reliability and prevent unexpected breakdowns that could cause wider disruptions.
However, the planned shutdown is expected to result in a temporary drop in gas volumes delivered to the NGIC pipeline network. Several power generation companies rely heavily on this supply to run their turbines, raising concerns about possible reductions in electricity output during the maintenance window.
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Industry observers note that Nigeria’s power sector remains vulnerable to fluctuations in gas supply, with previous outages often traced to pipeline constraints or production shortfalls. Any dip in gas flow can quickly translate into lower megawatt generation on the national grid.
NNPC said it is working closely with Seplat Energy to ensure the maintenance is completed safely and within schedule. The statement added that NNPC Gas Marketing Limited has begun engaging alternative gas suppliers to cushion the expected shortfall and stabilise the network during the period.
The oil and gas giant expressed confidence that once the maintenance is concluded, full supply to the NGIC system will be restored without delay, allowing affected power plants to ramp up operations and normalise electricity generation.
The development comes at a time when Nigerians continue to demand improved power supply amid ongoing reforms in the energy sector.
