NNPC reports progress on OB3 and AKK gas pipelines

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced significant progress in its gas infrastructure development programme. According to its July 2026 monthly report, the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline is ready for first gas following the completion of pre-commissioning activities at the OB3 River Niger Crossing in August.

The OB3 pipeline is designed to connect gas supplies between the eastern and western regions of Nigeria. This follows the successful completion of the River Niger crossing, which utilized advanced horizontal directional drilling technology to drill approximately two kilometres beneath the river.

Additionally, the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline has reached 95 per cent completion. Construction and installation works are currently at an advanced stage, with the project expected to deliver early gas to Abuja in 2026. The AKK pipeline aims to transport gas to the capital and further into the northern parts of the country.