To reduce methane emissions and improve the accuracy and transparency of methane emissions reporting in Nigeria, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is partnering with the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP 2.0) coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Th NLNG’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Philip Mshelbila, who disclosed this at the signing of an MoU with UNEP in the last quarter of 2022, said the move was a further step in NLNG’s commitment to decarbonisation and protection of the environment.
Mshelbila said the signing of the agreement was a demonstration of the company’s commitment to reduce methane emissions from its operations as part of its decarbonisation journey.
He said the company was proudly committing to annual reporting and phased reduction of its methane emissions, and decarbonisation which would secure a future for the Company and its stakeholders through a cleaner and greener energy mix that will include gas.
He added that NLNG was already implementing a comprehensive programme for reporting and reducing its methane emissions, utilising the latest industry technologies to track its progress and performance.
Further, he said NLNG’s decarbonisation journey would strengthen customers’ and stakeholders’ trust in its ability to take responsibility for the environment in which it operates and its ability to remain competitive globally.
The OGMP is recognised globally as the most significant voluntary initiative for companies in the oil and gas industry to systematically reduce their methane emissions and demonstrate the reduction in a credible manner to all stakeholders.
In a message to welcome NLNG, the group expressed excitement about the company’s membership as Nigeria is a significant producer of natural gas and one of the biggest contributors to Africa’s LNG production.
“OGMP 2.0 covers 55% of Africa’s oil and gas production. 75% of all methane emissions from oil and gas companies in the continent can be mitigated – 45% of them at no net cost. To meet that target, we invite other companies in the sector to follow the steps of NLNG and join OGMP 2.0.,” the group stated.
NLNG is an incorporated Joint Venture owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by Nigerian National Petroleum Company (49%), Shell Gas B.V. (25.6%), TotalEnergies Gaz & Electricite Holdings (15%), and Eni International N.A. N. V. S.àr.l (10.4%).
