In a major step toward environmental sustainability, the NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) have successfully reduced routine gas flaring by 96% at the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields.
This achievement was made possible using an Associated Gas reinjection method at the Madu field, offshore Bayelsa State, where gas that would have been flared is now kept in a designated subsurface reservoir.
The project considerably decreases environmental effects and supports Nigeria’s target under the Paris Agreement to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 20% unconditionally and 47% conditionally.
The project also conforms with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission framework, assuring compliance with national environmental regulations and worldwide best practices.
Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, stressed the company’s adherence to responsible resource management and environmental protection
“This achievement underscores our commitment to leveraging resources responsibly and optimizing production to meet energy needs and sustainability goals.
“This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible energy production,” said MD/CEO of FIRST E&P, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, who also emphasised the company’s focus on lowering its carbon footprint.
“It reflects our commitment to aligning our operations with global standards and environmental best practices.
“By substantially reducing our carbon footprint, we are contributing to a sustainable energy future that benefits both the environment and the communities we serve.”
Following this success, the NNPC Ltd/First E&P JV intend to commercialise stored gas and other stranded gas resources in the Niger Delta, demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable energy solutions.
This programme is an important step in Nigeria’s attempts to reduce gas flaring, improve energy sustainability, and generate economic value from previously lost resources.
