Dangote, NNPC Sign New Gas Supply Deals to Power Refinery, Fertiliser and Cement Expansion

NNPC Limited and Dangote Industries Limited have signed fresh gas supply arrangements designed to secure steady gas supply for major industrial operations within the Dangote ecosystem.

The agreements are structured as gas sales and purchase deals, with commercial volumes and pricing details not publicly disclosed.

The Dangote businesses included

The deals span three key assets: Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant, and Dangote Cement Plc. On the NNPC side, execution was handled through its gas focused subsidiaries, including Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited.

Why gas supply is a big deal

For heavy industry, gas is not just fuel, it is a backbone input. Reliable supply supports power generation and process heat for refining, provides essential feedstock for fertiliser production, and helps cement plants reduce dependence on dirtier fuels. In simple terms, when gas is stable, production plans become realistic, when it is not, costs jump and output suffers.

The bigger picture for Nigeria’s industrial strategy

Beyond the headline, this kind of agreement signals a push toward more predictable energy contracting between large industrial users and national suppliers. Supporters argue that bankable long term supply commitments can encourage investment across the gas value chain, production, processing, and pipelines, because investors prefer projects anchored by credible buyers.

The real test is execution. Markets will be watching for consistent delivery, infrastructure readiness, and whether supply reliability improves in practice, not just on paper. If deliveries match the promise, these agreements could become a model for how Nigeria powers big industrial growth with cleaner, more dependable energy.