Power outage: NNPCL, grid operator commerce blame whereas Nigerians sleep in darkness

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL, has pushed again in opposition to claims {that a} lack of fuel was liable for the electrical energy era shortfall within the nation.

The NNPCL mentioned its pipeline system is free and able to carry fuel to energy stations throughout Nigeria, stating that there isn’t any blockage within the community that may clarify why energy output dropped.

In an announcement, the NNPCL mentioned the fuel transport community run by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Ltd, NGIC, is working and may ship fuel to energy vegetation nationwide with none drawback.

According to the corporate, the every day data of NGIC don’t present any transport failure that led to the autumn in era.

The assertion places NNPC on a direct collision course with the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO.

Recall that on November 5, NISO had blamed the decrease energy era on poor fuel provide and low water ranges at hydro energy stations.

In response, the NNPCL disagreed with that place, saying the fuel manufacturing within the nation has gone up by about 10 % for the reason that begin of 2026.

It linked the rise to the plan of the Federal Government to develop and become profitable from Nigeria’s fuel sources.

“Our focus remains on dependable energy infrastructure and constructive collaboration that helps translate Nigeria’s gas resources into more reliable electricity for Nigerians,” the corporate mentioned.