Abuja, December 15, 2025 –
In a major push to eliminate routine gas flaring and turn wasted resources into economic opportunities, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued Permits to Access Flare Gas to 28 companies under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP).
The announcement was made during a ceremony in Abuja on December 12, where NUPRC Commission Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, presented the permits to the successful awardees. These companies, selected through a transparent and competitive bidding process, have executed key commercial agreements, including Connection Agreements, Milestone Development Agreements, and Gas Sales Agreements.
The NGFCP, re-inaugurated in 2022, allocates flare sites to qualified third-party investors to capture and commercialise gas that would otherwise be burned off during oil production. The permitted projects are projected to capture between 250 and 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of currently flared gas.
Key anticipated benefits include:
Annual reduction of approximately 6 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Attraction of up to $2 billion in new investments.
Creation of over 100,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Production of about 170,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) annually, providing clean cooking fuel access to roughly 1.4 million households.
Unlocking nearly 3 gigawatts (GW) of power generation potential to support Nigeria’s energy needs.
The programme allows the commercialised gas to be utilised for power generation, petrochemicals, fertiliser production, LPG supply, and other industrial applications. It aligns with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and commitments to reduce emissions while enhancing energy security.
Komolafe emphasised that the permit issuance is a critical milestone but stressed the importance of timely project execution, with ongoing regulatory support from NUPRC. The initiative has received backing from international partners, including the World Bank, USAID, Power Africa, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
This development marks significant progress in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing gas flaring challenge, transforming an environmental issue into a driver of economic growth and sustainable development.
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Nigeria Issues Permits to 28 Companies to End Gas Flaring, Unlock $2 Billion Investment and 3GW Power Boost
