The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is strengthening collaboration with the World Bank Group and other multilateral institutions to drive decarbonisation in Nigeria's oil and gas sector and deepen capacity in methane abatemen… | By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 15, 2025 | The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is strengthening collaboration with the World Bank Group and other multilateral institutions to drive decarbonisation in Nigeria's oil and gas sector and deepen capacity in methane abatement and emissions management. At a recent three-day Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Capacity Building Programme in Abuja, over 70 industry stakeholders — including indigenous operators and SMEs in the energy value chain — participated in sessions focused on emissions tracking and sustainable practices. Read also, Representing the Commission Chief Executive, Engineer Enorense Amadasu highlighted that methane emissions from flaring and venting remain a major contributor to Nigeria's greenhouse gas output, stressing the need for innovation-led mitigation. NUPRC reaffirmed its commitment to aligning Nigeria's upstream operations with global sustainability standards while creating new opportunities for local SMEs in clean technology, carbon management, and energy transition projects. | | | |
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