The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has confirmed that the Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) located in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State is expected to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.
As part of preparations for the facility’s launch, the board plans to install a 2.5-megawatt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) power plant. The project is designed to provide stable and environmentally friendly electricity needed to support industrial and manufacturing activities within the park.
The assurance was given following an inspection visit by senior officials of the NCDMB. According to the board, the assessment showed that major infrastructure projects within the facility have made significant progress, bringing the park closer to full operation.
The Oil and Gas Park Scheme was created to strengthen local participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. It is expected to provide a suitable environment for the production of equipment, components, and other materials required by the sector. The project is also projected to create more than 2,000 jobs when fully operational while contributing to economic growth in the region.
Providing an update on the project, NCDMB’s Manager for Strategy and Transformation Projects, Olubisi Okunola, stated that several important facilities have already been completed and are ready for use.
Among the completed facilities are manufacturing workshop areas, a water treatment plant, accommodation blocks, modern training classrooms, an amphitheatre, and residential apartments for trainers, facilitators, and visiting professionals.
The board has also completed several power-related facilities that will support smooth operations at the park. These include a switchgear building, transformers, and heavy-duty generators. The planned CNG power plant is expected to further strengthen the park’s energy supply and improve operational efficiency.
To expand manufacturing capacity, NCDMB has awarded a contract for the reclamation of ponds within the facility through sand filling. Once the work is completed, six additional manufacturing sheds will be built on the reclaimed land. These facilities will provide space for investors, manufacturers, and service companies interested in operating within the park.
Environmental improvement works are also ongoing across the site. Landscaping and routine maintenance activities are being carried out to preserve existing infrastructure and ensure the facility remains in good condition ahead of its commissioning.
The board noted that ongoing efforts are focused on completing all supporting infrastructure and essential utilities required for seamless industrial operations before the planned launch date.
When fully operational, the Bayelsa Oil and Gas Park is expected to become a major centre for indigenous manufacturing and oilfield services. It will help reduce the country’s dependence on imported oil and gas equipment, create employment opportunities, support local businesses, and encourage greater participation of Nigerian companies in the energy sector.
NCDMB reiterated its commitment to delivering the project successfully, stressing that the initiative aligns with its mandate to develop local capacity, promote industrialisation, and advance Nigerian content in the nation’s oil and gas industry.
