The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Ltd. (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) have achieved a 96% reduction in routine flaring of Associated Gas (AG).
On Thursday, Mr. Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., attributed this milestone to operations in the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields. The statement by Olufemi Soneye, NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, highlighted the JV’s commitment to environmental sustainability and emissions reduction.
Kyari noted that the achievement aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% unconditionally and 47% conditionally, as outlined in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.
“This remarkable milestone was attained through the implementation of an AG reinjection strategy into a designated underground storage reservoir at the Madu field in OML 85, offshore Bayelsa. The initiative ensures that gas, which would have otherwise been flared, is now safely stored, significantly mitigating environmental impact,” he said.
He added that the reduction in AG flaring complies with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) framework, reinforcing the JV’s commitment to national environmental standards and global best practices.
Kyari emphasized that the success reflects NNPC Ltd.’s dedication to responsible resource management, optimizing production to meet energy needs while promoting sustainability.
Similarly, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Managing Director/CEO of First E&P, described the milestone as a testament to the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible energy production.
“By substantially reducing our carbon footprint, we are contributing to a sustainable energy future that benefits both the environment and the communities we serve. The JV remains focused on commercializing the stored gas and other stranded gas resources within the Niger Delta, reinforcing its dedication to environmental stewardship and the advancement of sustainable energy solutions,” he said.
The achievement marks a major step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to curb gas flaring, protect the environment, and enhance energy security.
