The Benefits of Methane Mitigation and Reduction in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector

The document examines the potential for Nigeria to reduce methane emissions in its oil and gas sector, noting that such actions could unlock USD 1.5 billion annually and support the country's commitment to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 under the Global Methane Pledge.

• Methane emissions from Nigeria's oil and gas operations, primarily caused by venting, leaks, and gas flaring, exceed 439.8 kilotons every year.
• The International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that Nigeria has the potential to generate USD 1.5 billion in annual value through the implementation of methane reduction strategies.
• Nigeria has committed to a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030 relative to 2020 levels, making it the first African nation to formally commit to this target as a signatory of the Global Methane Pledge.
• To manage and monitor emissions, Nigeria has implemented the Nigerian Gas Flare Tracker as part of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency's (NOSDRA) Accountability, Transparency, Data, and Policy Enforcement (ATDPE) initiative.

APA

Mahmoud, M. I. (2025). The Benefits of Methane Mitigation and Reduction in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector. Africa Policy Research Institute. https://afripoli.org/the-benefits-of-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector

Chicago

Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ibrahim. The Benefits of Methane Mitigation and Reduction in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector. Africa Policy Research Institute, 2025. https://afripoli.org/the-benefits-of-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mahmoud2025benefits, author = {Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ibrahim}, title = {{The Benefits of Methane Mitigation and Reduction in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector}}, institution = {Africa Policy Research Institute}, year = {2025}, month = feb, url = {https://afripoli.org/the-benefits-of-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }