Fossil Energy – AKK Pipeline
Nigeria’s long-delayed $2.8 billion Ajaokuta, Kaduna, Kano (AKK) pipeline is set to deliver its first gas to Abuja, the nation’s capital, in July, according to officials familiar with the project timeline.
A spokesperson for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed the development in an interview with the commission’s in-house magazine, as reported by Reuters on April 13, 2026.
“We’re hoping that by July, gas will be delivered to Abuja through the AKK gas pipeline,” the spokesperson said.
The anticipated rollout marks a major step in Nigeria’s push to expand gas utilisation and strengthen energy supply to industries and power plants, particularly in the northern region.
The 614-kilometre pipeline is designed to transport more than 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas per day. It forms a central component of Nigeria’s strategy to transition toward a gas-powered economy, improve electricity generation, and reduce reliance on diesel and fuel oil.
The project is expected to support industrialisation, boost economic growth, and enhance energy security across northern Nigeria, including Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano.
With over 210 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves, Nigeria holds the largest gas deposits in Africa. However, inadequate infrastructure has historically limited the country’s ability to fully harness its resources, making the AKK pipeline a critical test of its gas development ambitions.
