In a dedicated efforts to further reduce emissions from gas flares in Nigeria, the German-Nigerian Flare4Value project a groundbreaking initiative aimed at cutting gas flaring and transforming wasted energy into new industrial and economic value has been launched.
The launching was one of the highpoints of this year’s EU Green Diplomacy Week in Abuja.
The programme, implemented under H₂-diplo—a GIZ-led energy diplomacy initiative commissioned by the German Federal Foreign Office and funded through the International Climate Initiative (IKI)—marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s climate and energy transition efforts.
Speaking at the event, Kristina Fuerst, Head of the German–Nigerian Hydrogen Office, described the project as “a bold step toward turning environmental challenges into tangible opportunities.”
She noted that tackling gas flaring is not only about emission reduction but also about opening pathways to energy access, industrial growth, and sustainable development.
“This project reflects our shared vision — reducing gas flares is both a climate priority and a development enabler for Nigeria,” Fuerst said.
Echoing her remarks, Johannes Lehne, Deputy German Ambassador to Nigeria, emphasized that flare reduction represents an intersection between climate responsibility and economic progress.
“By capturing flare gas and repurposing it for power and industry, we reduce emissions while generating new streams of value,” he explained, calling the initiative a testament to the strength of German–Nigerian collaboration within the EU’s broader climate strategy.
Representing the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, commended the initiative as a practical tool for turning Nigeria’s gas resources into sustainable economic assets.
He said projects like Flare4Value “provide a blueprint for Nigeria to turn waste into wealth — driving cleaner energy, industrial expansion, and environmental protection.”
Nigeria currently ranks among the top seven gas-flaring countries globally, losing billions of dollars in untapped revenue and contributing significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
In 2022 alone, approximately 275 billion standard cubic feet of gas were flared, releasing over 16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent—a trend that contradicts the Climate Change Act (2021), which requires strict carbon management and emission reduction.
The Flare4Value project seeks to reduce flaring by introducing gas capture, utilisation, and conversion technologies that align with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan. A unique element of the initiative is its focus on flare gas-to-hydrogen innovation, transforming excess gas into clean hydrogen fuel for industrial and export purposes.
The approach is expected to cut emissions, support local industries, and attract investment into Nigeria’s growing clean energy sector.
According to Godfrey Ogbemudia, Programme Manager for Energy, Circular Economy, and Climate Change at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, the project underscores a shared responsibility in the global climate effort.
“Reducing what we emit today is a duty we all share,” he said. “This project not only supports environmental goals but also opens new business opportunities through gas commercialisation and cleaner energy innovation.”
Flare4Value brings together Nigerian and German institutions in a long-term partnership driven by structured dialogue, technology exchange, and private-sector collaboration.
Participating Nigerian agencies include the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gas Aggregator Company of Nigeria (GACN), the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA).
Following a virtual kick-off on 29 September, the initiative was formally launched in Abuja during the weekend ceremony.
Next steps include a study tour to Germany in October, where Nigerian and German stakeholders will explore clean-energy solutions, and a multistakeholder conference in Abuja on 4 December 2025, where a discussion paper on flare-gas reduction and a B2B exchange platformwill be presented.
In another news, Operating firms in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are being supported to significantly reduce methane emissions in their operations.
The World Bank Group, has announced a build-up support programme through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to strengthen Nigeria’s decarbonisation efforts in the upstream oil and gas sector.
The collaboration is aimed at deepening the capacity of industry operators in methane abatement and emissions management as part of ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The NUPRC, confirmed this cooperation during a three-day Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Capacity Building Programme organised by the NUPRC and the World Bank Group in Abuja.
The workshop, which had over 70 participants, brought together representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, international oil companies, indigenous operators, and independents.
It was designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technical and regulatory capacity for effective emissions monitoring and management within the upstream oil and gas sector.
Speaking on behalf of the Commission Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, the Executive Commissioner, Development and Production, Engineer Enorense Amadasu, said that methane emissions account for a significant share of Nigeria’s upstream greenhouse gas footprint, mainly from flaring, venting, and fugitive sources.
In his remarks at the workshop, the Commission’s Director of Energy Sustainability and Carbon Management, Engineer Joseph Ogunsola, reaffirmed the NUPRC’s commitment to aligning Nigeria’s upstream petroleum operations with international best practices in emissions management and carbon monetisation.
He assured that the Commission is building robust systems to ensure operators adopt credible and verifiable emissions data reporting, in line with international climate accountability frameworks.
Ogunsola added that the partnership with the World Bank and other multilateral institutions marks another major step in positioning Nigeria’s oil and gas industry as a competitive player in the global energy transition landscape.
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