In an effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2060, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reiterated its pledge to cut methane emissions in the oil and gas industry by 60% by 2031.
This is a daring move to fight climate change, according to the NNPC on its X platform, and it fits with the country’s leadership position in Africa under the Global Methane Pledge project.
Speaking Thursday, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, met with Robert Leahman, the Global Methane Program Manager for the U.S. State Department, and a Deloitte team to discuss ongoing efforts to reach these targets.
“Nigeria’s energy transformation depends on reducing methane emissions, which is both an environmental and strategic need. Kyari said at a meeting held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, “We are using partnerships to adopt innovative solutions and global best practices.”
The main topic of discussion at the meeting was cooperative methane reduction projects, such as a Niger Delta pilot project. In Nigeria’s energy operations, the initiative seeks to encourage sustainable practices, reduce methane leaks, and set emissions baselines.
Leahman praised Nigeria’s proactive strategy and emphasized the activities’ worldwide significance.
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Nigeria’s Global Methane Pledge leadership establishes a benchmark for the continent. He stated that these efforts will promote sustainable development in the energy sector in addition to assisting in the reduction of emissions.
Together, NNPC, Deloitte, and the U.S. Bureau of Energy Resources are working on the pilot project. It intends to further align with Nigeria’s lofty environmental goals by implementing data-driven approaches to identify and remediate methane hotspots.
The initiative’s importance in accomplishing the country’s climate goals was emphasized by Kyari.
“This partnership is revolutionary. Dealing with methane leaks helps us save money, cut waste, and save the environment. Our economy and the environment both benefit from it,” he continued.
