Nigeria’s National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Oando have joined a global oil and gas decarbonisation initiative aimed at ending gas flaring. This move comes at a time when independent data indicates that gas flaring within the country increased for the third consecutive year in 2025.
The participation of these major energy players signals a commitment to aligning with international efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the petroleum sector. By joining the initiative, NNPC and Oando are formally engaging with broader global strategies to mitigate the environmental impact of oil and gas production.
Context of Rising Emissions
Despite the new commitment to decarbonisation, recent reports highlight a concerning trend in Nigeria’s environmental footprint. Independent data shows that gas flaring, the practice of burning off excess natural gas during oil extraction, has risen steadily over the past three years, with 2025 marking the latest increase.
This rise in flaring activity presents a challenge for Nigeria as it seeks to balance energy production with environmental sustainability. The contrast between the companies’ new global commitments and the domestic data on rising emissions underscores the complexity of implementing decarbonisation goals in the region.
Nigeria’s participation in a global oil and gas decarbonisation initiative comes as independent data show that gas flaring in the country increased for the third consecutive year in 2025.
The initiative joins a wider push by the international oil and gas industry to address methane and carbon dioxide emissions. For Nigeria, a major oil producer, managing gas flaring is a critical component of both environmental responsibility and economic efficiency, as flared gas represents lost potential energy and revenue.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
