Nigerias NNPC Completes Key Gas Pipeline Section, Boosts Production Plans, and Reduces Gas FlaringThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has successfully completed a crucial segment of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline, a project valued at $2.8 billion and in planning since 2008. This development marks a significant milestone in the pipelines completion, which is expected to stimulate industrial growth in Nigerias northern region.In a recent move to curb gas flaring, the NNPC issued purchase permits to 28 companies, enabling them to capture and utilize gas that would otherwise be wasted. This initiative could potentially capture between 250 million to 300 million standard cubic feet of gas daily, fueling power plants and meeting industrial demands, which could attract up to $2 billion in new investments.Additionally, the NNPCs CEO announced plans to increase oil production, aiming for 1.8 million barrels per day next year and 2 million barrels by 2027. These developments indicate a promising future for Nigerias energy sector, promising job creation and growth in the north. Checkout Solipillow.com

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