NUPRC Partners World Bank to Boost Nigeria’s Upstream Decarbonisation Agenda
By Naija Enquirer Staff
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in line with its mandate to champion decarbonisation in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry, has announced a strategic collaboration with the World Bank Group and other multilateral institutions to enhance industry capacity in methane abatement and emissions management.
The renewed partnership underscores both organisations’ commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s decarbonisation drive and ensuring that the upstream petroleum sector aligns with global sustainability standards.
Capacity Building for Emissions Management
The commitment was reaffirmed at a three-day Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Capacity Building Programme held in Abuja, jointly organised by the NUPRC and the World Bank Group. The workshop brought together over 70 participants representing international oil companies, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), indigenous operators, and independent producers.
The programme aimed to strengthen Nigeria’s technical and regulatory capacity for effective emissions monitoring, data reporting, and carbon management in the upstream sector.
“Methane emissions account for a significant share of Nigeria’s upstream greenhouse gas footprint, mainly from flaring, venting, and fugitive sources,” said Engr. Enorense Amadasu, Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, speaking on behalf of the Commission Chief Executive.
Aligning with International Best Practices
During the session’s closing remarks, Engr. Joseph O. Ogunsola, Director of Energy Sustainability & Carbon Management at NUPRC, reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering dedication to aligning Nigeria’s upstream petroleum operations with international best practices in emissions reduction and carbon monetisation.
He added that through enhanced data accuracy, monitoring frameworks, and collaboration with global partners, the NUPRC is setting a new benchmark for environmental accountability and energy transition leadership in Africa.
The initiative forms part of Nigeria’s broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, optimise gas utilisation, and position the upstream sector as a model for responsible energy production in line with global climate goals.
