Nigeria’s NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture have achieved a significant milestone in reducing routine gas flaring. The partnership has successfully reduced associated gas flaring from the Anyala and Madu fields by 96%, aligning with Nigeria’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement.
A statement by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye says this achievement was made possible through the implementation of an associated gas reinjection strategy into a designated underground storage reservoir at the Madu field, situated in OML 85, offshore Bayelsa State. The initiative ensures that gas, which would have otherwise been flared, is now safely stored, significantly mitigating environmental impact.
According to the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, this achievement underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging resources responsibly and optimizing production to meet energy needs and sustainability goals. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, MD/CEO of FIRST E&P, also emphasized the partnership’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible energy production.
Building on this success, the JV is 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.
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