The government of Nigeria has indicated and committed to achieving energy transition as articulated in its Energy Transition Plan. This plan is supported by different policies and regulations that govern the operations of the gas and renewable energy sectors. The focus on these sectors is informed by the fact the Nigerian government has indicated that its path to energy transition is multidimensional, adopting the use of natural gas as a transition fuel, while aiming to upscale its renewable energy capabilities. This brings into the energy transition conversation, the impact of the complex interplay of natural gas and renewable energy utilization in helping the country attain net-zero by 2060. Detailed investigation of the dynamics of gas and renewables reveals nuances at play that may hinder their integration to drive effective energy transition in Nigeria. For instance, continuous investment in gas infrastructure to upscale gas utilization as a transition fuel limits the availability of resources for renewables.
Under such circumstances, there is a possibility for such natural gas infrastructure to become locked-in assets, which would hinder Nigeria’s transition towards of cleaner energy sources quickly. This dynamic interplay depicts the complexity inherent in achieving Nigeria’s energy transition targets, which some energy transition and renewable energy-focused government institutions may not be aware of. This therefore informs the rationale for this project, where mechanisms of driving optimal integration of natural gas and renewables to achieving Nigeria’s energy transition plans is made known to relevant government institutions. Hence, this report examines the complex interaction between the role of natural gas as a transition fuel and the evolving role that renewables will play in driving Nigeria’s energy transition towards net-zero, thereby informing government agencies on the optimal pathways to achieving net-zero by 2060.
Drawing this rationale, the project aims to achieve the following objectives;
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