The NNPC Limited has completed the River Niger crossing of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure expansion.
In a statement issued in on April 30, 2026, the company said the crossing was executed by its subsidiary, the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company.
The section, drilled about two kilometres beneath the River Niger, unlocks the pipeline’s capacity to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day.
NNPC said the development will improve gas supply, support power generation, and boost industrial growth.
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the achievement as a major step forward.
“The completion of the OB3 River Niger Crossing is a defining milestone for Nigeria’s gas infrastructure,It will enhance gas supply reliability, deepen domestic utilization, and support power generation and industrial growth.” he said.
He added that the project reflects strong technical execution and commitment to delivering critical energy infrastructure.
Ojulari also acknowledged the support of the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We appreciate the continued support of the Federal Government in creating an enabling environment for projects like this,” he said.
The OB3 pipeline is part of efforts to strengthen energy security and meet Nigeria’s long-term oil and gas production targets.