The British High Commission in Abuja has reiterated its support for Nigeria’s energy transition efforts.
The First Secretary for Climate Diplomacy, Ms Samantha Harrison, had said this during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in Abuja recently.
During the meeting, Harrison was said to have emphasised the United Kingdom’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria on climate and energy initiatives.
According to a statement by the NUPRC on Tuesday, discussions at the meeting centred on opportunities for collaboration to reduce gas flaring, a crucial component of Nigeria’s decarbonisation strategy.
“The visit highlights the UK’s ongoing dedication to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable energy goals and fostering climate-resilient development as a pathway to long-term economic growth,” the statement read partly.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the commission, Gbenga Komolafe, reaffirmed NUPRC’s leadership role in driving decarbonisation within Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.
Komolafe stated that the commission is implementing a dual strategy to address gas flaring by decarbonising flare sites and converting flared gas into valuable economic assets.
According to him, the approach would not only mitigate environmental impact but would also enhance national revenue generation.
A key initiative in this effort, Komolafe said, was the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme, which currently included 49 identified flare sites.
He added that the programme was designed to harness previously wasted gas resources and channel them into productive use, contributing to environmental sustainability and economic growth.
The CCE also acknowledged the support the NUPRC received from multilateral organisations such as the World Bank and Net Zero World, expressing optimism about future collaboration with the British High Commission to further enhance the commission’s decarbonisation efforts.
Officials of the NUPRC and the British High Commission delegation were said to have held a technical session towards fostering a robust partnership.
