Nnpc Limited Records Major Breakthrough With Successful River Niger Crossing On Ob3 Gas Pipeline

Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026

NNPC Limited has announced a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy infrastructure development, with the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline.

The achievement was executed by the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, as part of ongoing efforts to expand the country’s national gas transmission network.

The OB3 Gas Pipeline, which spans approximately 130 kilometres, is a critical project designed to enhance gas supply across key regions in Nigeria. The successful crossing of the River Niger represents one of the most technically challenging aspects of the project and is seen as a significant breakthrough in ensuring the pipeline’s completion.

According to the company, the development underscores its commitment to strengthening domestic gas infrastructure, improving energy security, and supporting industrial growth through reliable gas distribution.

NNPC Limited noted that the OB3 pipeline project will play a vital role in linking eastern and western gas networks, thereby boosting efficiency and enabling increased utilisation of Nigeria’s vast gas resources.

Further details of the development are available in the full press release published by the company.