AWC Oil & Gas Desk
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to accelerating gas development and eliminating routine gas flaring in line with the Federal Government’s energy transition agenda.
The NUPRC Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, earlier this week.
Mrs. Eyesan подчеркed that the Commission, under her leadership, is fully aligned with the Federal Government’s plan to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030, describing gas as a critical pillar for sustainable growth, industrialisation and energy security.
She noted that NUPRC is intensifying regulatory oversight and policy implementation to promote increased gas utilisation, attract investment across the gas value chain and significantly reduce environmental degradation caused by routine gas flaring.
The Chief Executive also stressed that eliminating gas flaring would not only support Nigeria’s climate commitments but also unlock economic opportunities, create jobs and boost domestic gas supply for power generation and industrial use.
In his remarks, Minister of State Ekperikpe Ekpo welcomed the Commission’s renewed focus, commending NUPRC’s regulatory drive and reiterating the Federal Government’s resolve to position gas as the transition fuel for Nigeria’s economic transformation.
The engagement underscores the growing synergy between policymakers and regulators as Nigeria deepens reforms aimed at harnessing its vast gas resources to drive prosperity, environmental sustainability and long-term energy resilience.
