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New geological study reveals potential oil and gas reserves in Plateau State’s Middle BeltNatural gas emerges as the leading resource with significant commercial viabilityResearch identifies valuable minerals, boosting Plateau’s economy and investment opportunities
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Nigeria’s search for new hydrocarbon reserves has received a significant boost after a five-year geological study uncovered evidence of oil and natural gas deposits in parts of Plateau State, opening fresh possibilities for exploration in the country’s Middle Belt.
The research, funded by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) in partnership with the University of Jos (UNIJOS), identified geological conditions favourable for hydrocarbon generation, with natural gas emerging as the most promising resource.
Plateau to become an oil-producing state after five-year search yields results. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
The findings were presented during the close-out seminar of the PTDF Endowment Professorial Chair in






