The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited have effectively reduced normal gas flaring by 96% at the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields, which is a significant step in the direction of environmental sustainability.
The NNPCL celebrated the accomplishment in a statement on Thursday, calling it a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., said in the statement that the milestone was accomplished at the Madu field, which is offshore Bayelsa State, through a related gas reinjection strategy and was in line with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.
Significantly lessening the environmental impact, the effort ensures that gas that would have otherwise been flared is now safely kept in a designated subsurface reservoir.
The accomplishment was praised by Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., who said it demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and prudent resource management.
“Our dedication to using resources ethically and maximising output to satisfy energy demands and sustainability objectives is demonstrated by this accomplishment. It shows how committed we are to coordinating our activities with international norms and best practices for the environment,” Kyari stated.
Similarly, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, First E&P’s managing director and CEO, underlined the organization’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
“Our steadfast dedication to ecological sustainability and conscientious energy generation is demonstrated by this milestone. By significantly lowering our carbon footprint, we are helping to create a sustainable energy future that benefits our communities and the environment,” Adeyemi-Bero said.
Under the legal frameworks established by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Legal Commission, the effort strengthens the joint venture’s commitment to both international best practices and national environmental requirements.
