NMDPRA plans gas distribution licensing round

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Nigeria’s petroleum regulator plans to open a digital licensing round for gas distribution areas before the end of 2026. NMDPRA Chief Executive Rabiu Umar announced the plan at the Gas Investment Forum 2026, which focused on positioning Nigeria as a global gas player.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced plans to open a digital licensing round for gas distribution areas across the country before the end of 2026. The NMDPRA Chief Executive, Rabiu Umar, disclosed this in his opening remarks at the just-concluded Gas Investment Forum 2026, themed ‘Positioning Nigeria as Africa’s Global Gas Read More: https://punchng.com/nmdpra-plans-gas-distribution-licensing-round/