Amidst the well-scripted accusations and media slander against her, Madam Diezani Alison Madueke served a substantial role as Petroleum Minister. Being the first woman in this role did not deter her mission to reform the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The former minister championed various initiatives, including the local content act, the oil and gas masterplan, and the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).

The Gas Supply Emergency Plan is one of the significant projects backed by the former minister. It was designed to correct the misalignment and challenges that affected the nation’s gas-to-power needs. Four months after the project began, there were noticeable improvements in gas supply, including an increase in the volume of power generation and gas supply development initiatives.

According to the former minister, the gas emergency plan aided the expansion of the Escravos-Pipeline System, which served as “the major gas supply artery to the power plants. Major projects were completed, such as the 27kmX24inch permanent gas supply pipeline from Itoki to Olorunshogo through Ewekoro in all of Ogun State.

Additionally, the 56hmX24inch Escravos-Warri gas supply pipeline project was also finalized. It helped to double the pipeline capacity and enhance gas evacuation from Escravos and the 130kmX36inch Oben to Geregu pipeline. Apart from these pipeline projects, Diezani Alison Madueke also worked on the Utorogu, and Ughelli gas plants project under the gas emergency plan.

The Nigerian power sector under Diezani managed to supply gas following all the requirements of Egbin, Sapele PHCN, Delta IV, Olorunshogo, Omotosho PHCN, and NIPP plants. The emergency plan also helped them meet the requirements of two turbines in Geregu and one in Sapele NIPP. Overall, the Gas Emergency Plan ensured continued growth in the Power Ministry to reform the Nigerian power situation.