NNPC/HEIRS ENERGIES LEAD THE CHARGE IN NIGERIA’S GAS COMMERCIALISATION
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture has taken a significant step towards advancing Nigeria’s gas commercialisation and environmental stewardship agenda with the signing of Gas Flare Commercialisation Agreements, according to a statement released by NNPC Limited .
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Gas Flare Commercialisation : Agreements signed under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) and approved Non-NGFCP frameworks, as announced by the NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture.
– Flares to Value : Flare gas volumes to be captured and deployed for productive use, including power generation, industrial applications, LPG, and CNG, aligning with Nigeria’s gas development priorities and energy-transition objectives.
– Partnerships : Heirs Energies collaborates with approved flare gas offtakers, including AUT Gas, Twems Energies, Gas & Power Infrastructure Development Limited (GPID), PCCD, and Africa Gas & Transport Company Limited (AGTC), to eliminate routine flaring and convert wasted resources into economic value.
– Environmental Stewardship : Project aligns with Nigeria’s gas development priorities, energy-transition objectives, and decarbonisation pathway, as stated by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
– Regulatory Support : NUPRC reaffirms support for the project, citing its importance in Nigeria’s energy and emission-reduction objectives, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021
Engr. Seyi Omotowa, Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NUIMS, representing NNPC Limited, described the milestone as a practical demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to gas-based development, saying, “For us at NNPC Limited and NUIMS, flare gas commercialisation is not a compliance exercise; it is a strategic pathway to improving energy availability, deepening gas-based industrialisation and strengthening Nigeria’s position as a responsible energy producer.”
Osa Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, noted that the agreements reflect the company’s broader gas-led strategy and brownfield excellence approach, focused on creating long-term value for Nigeria, stating, “Gas sits at the heart of Nigeria’s development journey. Through disciplined investment, partnership with regulators and credible offtakers, and a clear execution focus, we are converting waste into value, strengthening domestic energy supply and supporting responsible operations across OML 17” .
The NGFCP and Non-NGFCP flare gas projects build on recent operational progress by the OML 17 Joint Venture, including a significant increase in gas delivery to the domestic market through brownfield interventions and infrastructure optimisation. The JV has also continued to deepen its host-community partnerships through targeted healthcare interventions, education support and skills-development programmes across its areas of operation.
With the symbolic signing completed, the flare gas offtakers are expected to progress into full project implementation, working closely with the JV, regulators and communities to deliver commercial, environmental and social outcomes.
The OML 17 NGFCP initiative reinforces Nigeria’s position as a gas-led economy, supporting domestic power generation, industrial growth and responsible resource development while advancing the country’s energy-transition objectives.
About Heirs Energies
Heirs Energies Limited is an indigenous, integrated energy company committed to meeting Africa’s energy needs responsibly. As operator of the OML 17 Joint Venture, the company focuses on brownfield excellence, domestic gas development, responsible operations and strong host-community partnerships.
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