By Gold Jeremiah
Nigeria's average Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations (DGDO) performance increased to 2.05 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in the first half of 2026, representing a 6.8 per cent growth from the 1.92bcf/d recorded during the corresponding period of 2025.
The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this during a stakeholders' workshop on the proposed Gas Swap Framework for Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation held in Abuja.
According to her, the increase of 0.13bcf/d underscores gradual progress in domestic gas supply despite persistent challenges in converting allocated volumes into actual deliveries.
The workshop was convened to deepen stakeholders' understanding of the proposed Gas Swap Framework, designed to improve compliance with Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations while obtaining industry input before implementation.
Represented by the Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, Engr. Enorense Amadasu, Eyesan described the DGDO as one of the country's most critical policy instruments for ensuring that gas produced in Nigeria supports domestic economic development.
She disclosed that of the country's approximately 63 producing companies, 27 were allocated Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations. However, only 23 of the companies were actively supplying gas to domestic customers.
According to the NUPRC boss, average domestic gas delivery stood at 2.05bcf/d against a 2026 DGDO allocation of 3.16bcf/d, translating to about 65 per cent performance.
"The year-to-date June 2026 data shows that a broader allocation base does not automatically translate into actual delivery," she said.
"This delivery gap underscores the need for practical, innovative and market-responsive solutions that protect the integrity of the obligation while enabling real physical delivery of gas to domestic users. It is in this context that the proposed Gas Swap Framework becomes especially important."
Eyesan explained that the proposed framework would provide a practical mechanism for operators with stranded gas or limited evacuation infrastructure to meet their domestic supply obligations by partnering with companies that have the facilities to deliver gas where it is needed.
She said the initiative would enhance operational flexibility, optimise existing infrastructure and improve compliance with domestic gas supply requirements.
"With the right commitment and implementation, the framework will help turn obligations into actual supply, make better use of existing assets, support gas-to-power delivery and build greater confidence in Nigeria's domestic gas market," she added.
The proposed Gas Swap Framework is expected to strengthen domestic gas availability, improve utilisation of existing infrastructure and support Nigeria's efforts to boost gas supply to power plants and industries.
