The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing methane emissions in the oil and gas sector by 60% by 2031, with an overarching goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
According to the NNPCL on its X platform, this is a bold step towards combating climate change, which aligns with the nation’s leadership role in Africa under the Global Methane Pledge initiative.
The PUNCH reports that the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, highlighted ongoing efforts to meet these targets during a meeting with the U.S. State Department’s Global Methane Programme Manager, Robert Leahman, and a team from Deloitte.
“Reducing methane emissions is not just an environmental necessity but also a strategic imperative for Nigeria’s energy transition. We are leveraging partnerships to adopt global best practices and innovative solutions,” Kyari stated during a meeting at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja.
