NGA Set to Spotlight Nigeria’s Gas Sector Progress at WGC 2025

The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) is poised to spotlight Nigeria’s gas sector progress and opportunities at the World Gas Conference next month.

The NGA, which confirmed its strategic participation at the 29th edition of the WGC taking place in Beijing, China from May 19–23, 2025, said it would promote strategic interests under the ‘Decade of Gas’ initiative.

Akachukwu Nwokedi, its president, said at a media briefing in Lagos that the association will host a Nigeria Pavilion at the prestigious triennial event, organised by the International Gas Union (IGU).

“This platform is not just symbolic. It is strategic. It signals Nigeria’s readiness to take its rightful place in the global gas ecosystem, not just as a resource-rich nation, but as a serious investment destination,” he said.

The association said the Nigeria Pavilion will bring together government leaders, industry stakeholders, and international partners to showcase major projects across the gas value chain, and would feature Nigerian content champions, facilitate top-tier networking, and foster global dialogue on energy transition and sustainability.

It said the pavilion aims to attract global investment into Nigeria’s gas infrastructure, processing, and distribution projects, while supporting international partnerships in financing, technology, and off-take agreements.

“This is not just about gas. It is about jobs, industry, cleaner energy, and national transformation,” Nwokedi said. “Nigeria is ready. NGA is ready. WGC2025 is our global stage. Let’s take it—together.”

Highlighting progress in the sector, Nwokedi cited over $5 billion in new gas investments over the past year, covering infrastructure, floating liquefied natural gas, gas processing, and domestic utilization. He also referenced key reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including new executive orders on oil and gas, the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano pipeline, and a decentralised gas distribution framework aimed at boosting energy access and inclusion.

The NGA praised regulators such as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority for championing commercialisation and introducing a revised domestic gas pricing framework.

It also reaffirmed its support for methane reduction and enhanced CNG safety, commending NNPC Limited and its new leadership under Bayo Ojulari for driving transformative gas initiatives.

The association noted that wth 209 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves and an upside potential of up to 600 TCF, Nigeria is positioning gas as the cornerstone of its energy transition strategy.

“We must insist the transition works for us,” said Nwokedi. “Gas remains our best bet to tackle energy poverty while lowering emissions.”