The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) facility in Emeyal-1, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, is expected to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced.
The Board said preparations for the start of operations are progressing, with the installation of a 2.5-megawatt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) power plant identified as one of the major infrastructure projects required to support industrial activities at the facility.
The CNG-powered plant is expected to provide stable and cost-effective electricity to manufacturers, service providers and other businesses operating within the park, strengthening the facility’s role as a major hub for Nigeria’s oil and gas industrial development.
The assurance was given by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, NCDMB, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, following an inspection visit by senior officials of the Board to assess progress at the site.
The assessment showed significant advancement in critical infrastructure designed to transform the park into a manufacturing and services centre for the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
The NOGaPS initiative was established to promote local manufacturing of oil and gas equipment, components and services, while reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported industry inputs. The facility is also expected to create more than 2,000 direct and indirect jobs when fully operational.
Providing an update on the project, the Manager, Strategy and Transformation Projects at NCDMB, Mr. Olubisi Okunola, said several key facilities have been completed and are ready for use.
Completed infrastructure includes manufacturing shop floors, a water treatment plant, accommodation facilities, modern classrooms, an amphitheatre and residential facilities for trainers, facilitators and visiting investors.
Beyond the CNG power plant, the Board has completed major electricity infrastructure including a switchgear building, transformers and heavy-duty generators to ensure reliable energy supply across the park.
To expand the park’s industrial capacity, NCDMB has awarded a contract for the reclamation of ponds through sand filling. The reclaimed areas will host six additional manufacturing sheds that will provide workspace for investors and oilfield service companies.
Environmental management and facility maintenance activities are also ongoing, including landscaping and routine upkeep to ensure that existing infrastructure remains ready for commercial use.
NCDMB said current efforts are focused on completing supporting utilities and systems required for smooth operations ahead of the planned 2026 commissioning.
When fully operational, the Emeyal-1 Oil and Gas Park is expected to boost indigenous participation in Nigeria’s energy sector, support local manufacturing, improve supply chain efficiency and increase value retention within the country’s oil and gas industry.
The project aligns with NCDMB’s broader mandate of strengthening Nigerian Content, developing local capacity and creating a competitive industrial ecosystem around the oil and gas value chain.