NPC was established by the National Petroleum Corporation Act Cap 280 on April 1, 1981 as the successor to the Natural Gas Corporation. The NPC is the sole distributor of natural gas in Barbados, via its distribution network and its primary function is the sale of natural gas for domestic, commercial and industrial use.

The NPC’s existing pipeline network comprises of over 350 miles of transmission and distribution lines which service several parishes, these are St. Michael, St. James, St. Thomas, St. George, St. Philip, Christ Church, St. Andrew and St. Peter.

The NPC is currently undertaking a Project aimed to enhance Barbados’ energy security and sustainability by diversifying its energy matrix through promoting the use of cleaner fuels for power generation and increasing the use of Renewable Energy (RE) sources.