Nigeria's total gas supply declined to 4.984 billion standard cubic feet per day (Bscf/d) in May 2026, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), reflecting a decrease from the 5.142 Bscf/d recorded in April.
The figures, contained in the regulator's May 2026 Facts Sheet, show that overall gas supply fell by approximately 3.1 percent month-on-month, despite an increase in volumes delivered to the domestic market.
According to the report, gas supplied to the domestic market rose to 2.133 Bscf/d in May from 2.012 Bscf/d in April, representing an increase of about six percent. In contrast, gas supplied to Nigeria LNG (NLNG) declined to 2.851 Bscf/d from 3.129 Bscf/d in the previous month.
The shift resulted in a larger share of available gas being directed toward domestic consumption even as overall supply volumes declined.
Data from the NMDPRA showed that gas-to-power remained the largest domestic gas-consuming segment during the month, accounting for 0.635 Bscf/d. Commercial users consumed 0.557 Bscf/d, while gas-based industries utilised 0.510 Bscf/d.
The report also highlighted Nigeria's continued participation in regional and international gas markets. Average LNG exports stood at 118,984 cubic metres per day, equivalent to 53,771 metric tonnes daily, while exports through the West African Gas Pipeline averaged 0.116 Bscf/d.
Compared with April, both LNG exports and pipeline exports recorded declines, reflecting the reduction in gas supplied to export-oriented channels during the month.
The latest figures come as the Federal Government continues efforts to expand domestic gas utilisation under its "Decade of Gas" initiative, which seeks to increase the use of natural gas for power generation, industrial development, transportation and household consumption.
The increase in domestic gas deliveries despite lower overall supply suggests a growing emphasis on meeting local demand, particularly as the country seeks to improve electricity generation and support industrial growth through greater gas availability.
The NMDPRA report also showed continued progress on major gas infrastructure projects expected to strengthen supply and distribution capacity across the country. The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline reached 94.88 percent completion in May, while the OB3 River Niger Crossing project stood at 94.3 percent completion. The Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) and AKK projects are considered critical to expanding gas transportation infrastructure and improving access to domestic gas markets.
Meanwhile, the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) Midline Compressor project recorded 20.2 percent completion, while the Oredo-Western Energy Project (OWEP) reached 96 per cent completion, according to the regulator.
The decline in total gas supply comes at a time when Nigeria is pursuing increased domestic gas utilisation and seeking to attract investments into gas processing, transportation and distribution infrastructure. Stakeholders are closely monitoring supply trends as the country works to balance export commitments with growing domestic demand from the power, industrial and commercial sectors.
Despite the month-on-month decline, the increase in gas supplied to the domestic market underscores the sector's continued focus on supporting local energy needs while advancing long-term plans to position natural gas as a major driver of economic growth and energy security.