The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has partnered with the World Bank Group to strengthen the country’s upstream decarbonisation efforts. This collaboration aims to build Nigeria’s technical and regulatory capacity for effective emissions monitoring and management in the oil and gas sector.
The partnership was announced after a three‑day Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Capacity Building Programme, jointly organised by NUPRC and the World Bank Group. The programme seeks to align Nigeria’s upstream petroleum operations with international best practices in emissions management and carbon monetisation.
Engineer Enorense Amadasu, Executive Commissioner for Development and Production at NUPRC, highlighted the significant contribution of methane emissions to Nigeria’s upstream greenhouse‑gas footprint, noting that flaring, venting and fugitive sources are the primary drivers. He stressed the need for effective management of these emissions to reduce the country’s carbon footprint.
Engr Joseph Ogunsola, NUPRC’s Director of Energy Sustainability & Carbon Management, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to bringing Nigeria’s upstream operations in line with global standards for emissions management and carbon monetisation. The MMRV Capacity Building Programme was designed to equip the country with the technical and regulatory expertise required to monitor and manage emissions effectively.
The NUPRC‑World Bank partnership is expected to play a crucial role in advancing Nigeria’s decarbonisation agenda. By bolstering capacity for emissions monitoring and management, the collaboration will help reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and promote sustainable development in the oil and gas sector, supporting Nigeria’s climate‑change mitigation goals and transition to a low‑carbon economy.
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