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Nigeria's Gas Network Sees 30% Imbalance Reduction After Reconciliation Workshop

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported a 30% reduction in gas imbalance on the Western Network.
  • This achievement follows the first half of 2026 Nigerian Gas Network Reconciliation (NGNR) Workshop, which improved transparency and operational efficiency.
  • Key outcomes include a new audit template for entry/exit point measurement to enhance metering accuracy and accountability.

Nigeria's gas market has seen a significant improvement in operational efficiency, with a 30% reduction in gas imbalance on the Western Network. This progress was announced by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) after concluding the first half of 2026 Nigerian Gas Network Reconciliation (NGNR) Workshop.

The biannual workshop brought together gas transporters, suppliers, shippers and off takers to reconcile gas volumes traded between January and June 2026 as part of efforts to improve transparency, accountability and operational efficiency in the domestic gas market.

— NMDPRA StatementDescribing the purpose and participants of the NGNR Workshop.

The biannual workshop convened key stakeholders, including gas transporters, suppliers, shippers, and off-takers. Their objective was to reconcile gas volumes traded between January and June 2026, aiming to bolster transparency, accountability, and overall efficiency within the domestic gas market.

A major outcome of the exercise, a statement from the organisation said, was the introduction of a Network Entry and Exit Point Measurement Infrastructure Audit Template, which is expected to enhance metering accuracy, strengthen accountability and improve confidence in gas measurement across the national gas transmission network.

— NMDPRA StatementHighlighting a key deliverable from the reconciliation workshop.

A notable outcome of the exercise is the introduction of a Network Entry and Exit Point Measurement Infrastructure Audit Template. This new tool is expected to significantly enhance the accuracy of gas metering, strengthen accountability among participants, and build greater confidence in gas measurement across the national gas transmission network. Joseph Musa, Director of Transportation Systems and Networks at NMDPRA, highlighted the workshop's importance in ensuring fair commercial transactions and boosting investor confidence.

Since the introduction of the Nigerian Gas Network Reconciliation process in 2023, it has significantly improved gas measurement, strengthened regulatory compliance through consequence management, reduced operational imbalances and contributed to a more reliable domestic gas supply system.

— Joseph MusaUnderscoring the positive impact of the reconciliation process since its inception.
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