Chevron, NGIC Sign Agreement to Boost Gas Supply, Strengthen National Pipeline Network

LAGOS – Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) have signed a Network Entry Agreement (NEA) to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of gas from the Escravos Gas Plant into the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System.

The agreement establishes the contractual framework required under the Nigerian Gas Transportation Network Code to regulate gas delivery operations and information exchange between CNL’s Escravos Gas Plant and NGIC’s pipeline network.

Speaking on the development, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited, Jim Swartz, described the agreement as a demonstration of the NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture’s commitment to safe, reliable and efficient gas supply in support of Nigeria’s energy aspirations.

According to him, the agreement will strengthen the interface between the Escravos Gas Plant and NGIC’s transportation network, enhance energy security, improve infrastructure efficiency and create long-term value for the country.

Also speaking, Chevron Nigeria’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Olusoga Oduselu, said the adoption of a uniform Network Entry Agreement framework places Nigeria among countries operating standardized contractual systems for gas injection and offtake.

He noted that the framework reinforces the critical role of NGIC as the gas network operator and delivery facility operators, including Chevron Nigeria Limited, in safeguarding the safety, integrity and operational efficiency of the nation’s gas transportation network.

The agreement is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and support the Federal Government’s drive towards increased domestic gas utilization and sustainable energy development.