NNPC/First E&P JV reduced routine gas flaring by 96%
Gas flaring
Abdullateef Fowewe
The NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) has achieved a 96% reduction in routine flaring of associated gas (AG) from the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields.
This supports Nigeria’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as stipulated in the Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.
According to a statement obtained from the NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, on Thursday, the reduction was attained by implementing an AG reinjection strategy into an underground storage reservoir at the Madu field, located in OML 85, offshore Bayelsa State.
This initiative ensures that gas is safely stored, which significantly reduces environmental impact.
The statement noted that the reduction in AG flaring aligns with the regulatory framework set by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), highlighting the JV’s compliance with national environmental standards and global best practices.
The statement reads, “In a significant stride towards supporting Nigeria’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% unconditionally and 47% conditionally, as stipulated in the Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, the NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) has successfully achieved 96% reduction in routine flaring of associated gas (AG) from the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields.
“This remarkable milestone was attained through the implementation of an AG 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.
“The reduction in AG flaring aligns with the regulatory framework set forth by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), underscoring the JV’s compliance with national environmental standards and global best practices.”
Reacting to the development, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, said that this achievement underscores their commitment to leveraging resources responsibly and optimizing production to meet energy needs and sustainability goals.
“This achievement underscores our commitment to leveraging resources responsibly and optimising production to meet energy needs and sustainability goals. It reflects our commitment to aligning our operations with global standards and environmental best practices,” Kyari noted.
The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of FIRST E&P, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, stated that this milestone reflects their commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible energy production, contributing to a sustainable energy future.
““This milestone reflects our unwavering 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,” he said.
However, the JV is focused on commercialising 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.
