The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says that it has reduced gas flaring by 96 per cent at the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields, jointly managed by the national oil firm and the First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited.
The NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, said in a statement that this milestone was achieved through an AG reinjection strategy that stores excess gas in an underground reservoir at the Madu field offshore Bayelsa State instead of flaring the gas.
“The NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited Joint Venture has successfully achieved 96 per cent reduction in routine flaring of associated gas 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 statement said.
According to the statement, the company’s efforts to reduce gas flaring are in line with the commitment of the Nigerian government to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent unconditionally and 47 per cent conditionally, in the Paris Agreement.
“The reduction in AG flaring aligns with the regulatory framework set forth by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, underscoring the JV’s compliance with national environmental standards and global best practices,” the statement added.
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