Methane Mitigation and Reduction Mapping Report in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector

The report analyzes methane emissions in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, noting that 73% of the estimated 439.8 kilotons of methane emissions come from gas production, processing, and distribution. While existing policies like the NUPRC Guide 0024 - 2022 align with the Global Methane Pledge, the report identifies gaps in regulatory enforcement, stakeholder coordination, and academic research. It estimates a funding requirement of US$1.5 billion between 2023 and 2030 to reduce emissions, with oil and gas majors expected to contribute US$300 million. The document advocates for a data-driven approach using satellite technology, such as the Satellite-based Methane Emission Tracking (SMET) platform, and calls for innovative financing through green bonds and public-private partnerships.

• Nigeria's oil and gas sector produced an estimated 439.8 kilotons of methane emissions, with the vast majority (73%) originating from gas production, processing, and distribution, while 27% were linked to oil production.
• Current Nigerian policies are generally consistent with international targets; specifically, the NUPRC Guide 0024 - 2022 aligns with the Global Methane Pledge's goal of a 30% reduction by 2030 and the IPCC's target of 20% to 60% reduction by 2030.
• Reducing methane emissions in Nigeria's oil and gas sector requires US$1.5 billion in spending between 2023 and 2030, of which US$300 million should be contributed by the oil and gas majors operating in the country.
• The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has decided to create a Satellite-based Methane Emission Tracking (SMET) platform to utilize remote sensing for the detection and quantification of methane emissions.

APA

Mahmoud, M. I. (2024). Methane Mitigation and Reduction Mapping Report in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector. Africa Policy Research Institute. https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-mapping-report-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector

Chicago

Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ibrahim. Methane Mitigation and Reduction Mapping Report in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector. Africa Policy Research Institute, 2024. https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-mapping-report-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mahmoud2024methane, author = {Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ibrahim}, title = {{Methane Mitigation and Reduction Mapping Report in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector}}, institution = {Africa Policy Research Institute}, year = {2024}, month = jul, url = {https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-mapping-report-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }