Nigeria plans July gas delivery to Abuja via AKK pipeline

Nigeria expects to commence the delivery of Natural Gas to its capital, Abuja, by July through the long-awaited Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline. This development represents a significant milestone in the country's broader strategy to modernize its energy infrastructure and stimulate industrial growth in its northern regions.

Were hoping that by July, gas will be delivered to Abuja through the AKK gas pipeline.

The 614-kilometer pipeline is engineered to transport more than 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas daily. It serves as a cornerstone of the national effort to transition the energy mix toward gas, providing a reliable fuel source for power plants and industrial hubs while decreasing the current dependence on expensive diesel and fuel oil. Although the nation possesses Africa’s largest gas reserves, estimated at over 210 trillion cubic feet, the lack of adequate infrastructure has historically hindered domestic utilization.

The $2.8 billion project has faced a series of delays since it was first conceived in 2008. While construction officially began in 2020, the timeline was extended due to funding constraints and significant engineering hurdles. One of the most complex phases involved crossing the River Niger, a task that required sophisticated horizontal directional drilling beneath the riverbed.

Industry experts indicate that the project is now at an advanced stage, with construction reported to be more than 90% complete. The gas supplied through the AKK system will be sourced from southern production fields and linked via the East-West Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline. This interconnected network is intended to bridge the gap between the resource-rich south and the energy-demanding north, fulfilling a long-term vision for national energy security.