The British High Commission in Abuja has reiterated its support for Nigeria’s energy transition efforts.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in Abuja, the First Secretary for Climate Diplomacy, Ms Samantha Harrison, emphasised the United Kingdom’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria on climate and energy initiatives.
A statement by the NUPRC said that discussions at the meeting centred on opportunities for collaboration to reduce gas flaring, a crucial component of Nigeria’s decarbonisation strategy.
“The visit highlights the UK’s ongoing dedication to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable energy goals and fostering climate-resilient development as a pathway to long-term economic growth,” the statement said.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the commission, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, reaffirmed NUPRC’s leadership role in driving decarbonisation within Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.
Komolafe explained that the commission is implementing a dual strategy to address gas flaring by decarbonising flare sites and converting flared gas into valuable economic assets.
According to him, the approach will not only mitigate environmental impact but will also enhance national revenue generation.
He noted that the key initiative in this effort is the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme, which currently included 49 identified flare sites.
Komolafe said that the programme was designed to harness previously wasted gas resources and channel them into productive use, contributing to environmental sustainability and economic growth.
While acknowledging the support the NUPRC has received from multilateral organisations such as the World Bank and Net Zero World, he expressed optimism about future collaboration with the British High Commission to further enhance the commission’s decarbonisation efforts.
The report by Punch newspaper said that the officials of the NUPRC and the British High Commission delegation held a technical session towards fostering a robust partnership.
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