Nigeria’s Gas Flaring Losses Rise 17% to 15,400 GWh in Five Months.
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Nigeria’s Gas Flaring Losses Rise 17% to 15,400 GWh in Five Months.
Despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to reduce gas flaring, Nigeria recorded a loss of 15,400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in potential electricity generation between January and May 2025. This marks a 17.5% increase from the 12,700 GWh lost during the same period in 2024.
According to the latest report by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), gas flaring reached 539.2 million standard cubic feet (mscf), translating to an estimated loss of $154.1 million. Companies responsible, including major international oil firms, could face fines totaling $308.1 million (approximately ₦318.3 billion).
NOSDRA’s data also shows that onshore operations flared more gas than offshore ones, with onshore flaring rising by 10% to 102.4 mscf, compared to 51.7 mscf offshore. The total volume of gas flared is equivalent to 8.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Gas flaring has been a persistent issue in Nigeria since the 1950s, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental hazards. NOSDRA has expressed concern over the continued release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said NOSDRA would engage stakeholders on strategies to reduce methane emissions within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry as part of a broader environmental agenda.
Meanwhile, Gbenga Komolafe, CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), highlighted the potential of the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) to attract $2.5 billion in investments. He emphasized that the initiative not only aims to reduce emissions but also to generate substantial revenue and create jobs.
Komolafe added that the NUPRC is integrating sustainability into oil and gas operations by focusing on methane and greenhouse gas reduction, improving energy efficiency, supporting carbon capture projects, and enforcing environmental and social governance standards.
He stressed that inclusive development of host communities remains a key part of the commission’s efforts to promote environmental and economic sustainability in the sector.
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Content & Editorial Manager - Leads the creation, review, and publication of high-quality news and media content. She ensures that all editorial work reflects the organization’s standards of accuracy, professionalism, and relevance, while also engaging and informing the audience.
As the key driver of TokinPoint Media LTD's editorial voice, the manager oversees content planning, assigns tasks to writers or editors, enforces deadlines, and ensures consistency across all platforms. She also plays a strategic role in aligning content with audience interests and search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.