NNPC, Shell, and Nipco dominate as Nigeria grants 10 gas licenses

GUARDIAN NG

The Nigerian government today awarded 10 licences for gas distribution across clusters in the South-Western and South-Southern regions of the country.

The move is part of efforts to drive domestic gas utilisation, ensuring gas reaches the last mile in homes and industries.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Shell, and Nipco dominated the awards, which were issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

Out of 30 applications received, 20 were screened out, leaving the top 10 recipients to spearhead the first phase of such initiative aimed at the country’s gas expansion initiative…