The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) at Emeyal-1 in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has confirmed.
As part of preparations, the NCDMB will install a 2.5-megawatt compressed natural gas (CNG) power plant on-site. The new power plant is a critical step toward opening the park because it will supply reliable, sustainable electricity to support industrial activities within the facility.
Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager of Corporate Communications at NCDMB, made the assurance following an assessment visit by senior Board staff on Friday, June 12, 2026.
The inspection showed notable progress across the park’s infrastructure and support systems, reinforcing plans to position Emeyal-1 as a major industrial hub for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
NOGaPS was developed to deepen Nigerian content by creating a favourable environment for manufacturing components, equipment and other inputs for the oil and gas industry.
When fully operational, the park is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs and stimulate local economic growth.
Giving further insights into the current state of the facility, Manager Strategy and Transformation Projects, NCDMB, Mr. Olubisi Okunola explained that several critical facilities within the park have been completed and are ready for use. These include manufacturing shop floors, a fully functional water treatment plant, well-equipped accommodation facilities, modern classrooms, an amphitheater, and residential apartments for trainers, facilitators and visiting guests.
In addition to the CNG power plant, NCDMB has also completed key power infrastructure, including the switchgear building, transformers and heavy-duty generators, the press release by Board says.
To further enhance the park's capacity for manufacturing activities, the Board, it added, has also awarded a contract for the sand-filling of ponds located within the facility. Upon completion of the sand-filling exercise, six manufacturing sheds will be constructed on the reclaimed land to provide industrial spaces for prospective investors and service providers, the press statement maintains.
Environmental maintenance activities are also ongoing, with landscaping and routine facility upkeep being carried out across the park to preserve existing infrastructure and maintain operational readiness.
Ongoing works at the facility are focused on ensuring that all supporting infrastructure and utilities required for seamless operations are fully in place ahead of the park's planned operational date.
When operational, the Oil and Gas Park Scheme will serve as a strategic platform for the growth of indigenous manufacturing and service companies, reduce dependence on imported oil and gas components, create employment opportunities for Nigerians, and strengthen local participation across the oil and gas value chain, the press statement also explains.
It maintains that the NCDMB remains committed to the successful delivery of the project in line with its mandate of developing in-country capacity and advancing Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.
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