In an exciting development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding with TotalEnergies to adopt and deploy cutting-edge technology aimed at detecting methane emissions in its upstream operations. This significant agreement follows the company’s active participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, held in Dubai, UAE.
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, revealed that the collaboration with TotalEnergies would pave the way for the implementation of the TotalEnergies AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application) technology, specifically designed for methane detection. This groundbreaking initiative aims to assess the extent of methane emissions from NNPC Ltd’s operations, signaling a firm commitment to combating global warming and addressing climate change.
The MoU was formalized through the signatures of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Upstream, and Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director and Country Chair of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria. The agreement sets the stage for the deployment of the TotalEnergies AUSEA technology on NNPC Ltd’s owned operations, marking a crucial step towards the implementation of methane abatement measures.
The adoption of the TotalEnergies AUSEA technology promises a myriad of benefits, including the identification of unaccounted emission sources, the enhancement of emission reporting processes, and the evaluation of flare combustion efficiency. This strategic alliance was solidified in the presence of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, and Patrick Pouyanné, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies, underscoring the magnitude of this industry-defining collaboration.
During the momentous occasion, Mele Kyari lauded TotalEnergies as a steadfast and trustworthy partner, expressing eagerness to explore broader opportunities in the nation’s energy sector. In response, Patrick Pouyanné reaffirmed his company’s commitment to promoting the responsible production of hydrocarbons and commended NNPC Ltd for its successful transition into a limited liability company. Pouyanné also acknowledged the palpable transformation ignited by the reforms within NNPC Ltd and the broader energy sector.
This groundbreaking partnership between NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies serves as a shining beacon of proactive environmental stewardship and innovative technology adoption. It embodies a resolute stride towards a sustainable future, culminating in the alignment of two industry giants in a shared mission to curb harmful emissions and drive responsible energy production.
