Seplat finalizes gas flaring abatement projects

By Victory Godson

Seplat Energy Plc has reinforced its position as a leader in sustainable oil and gas operations by announcing the successful completion of all projects designed to eliminate routine gas flaring as of 2025.

This milestone underscores the company's commitment to balancing Nigeria's energy needs with urgent environmental responsibilities.

Speaking at a climate roundtable organized by the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) in Lagos, Seplat CEO Roger Brown emphasized that while oil and gas remain foundational to the national energy mix, operators have a moral and commercial obligation to mitigate their carbon footprint.

He noted that the company has integrated advanced monitoring technologies across its facilities to track emissions in real-time while implementing rigorous maintenance schedules to prevent methane leaks.

As a result, Seplat is now on the verge of officially declaring an end to routine gas flaring across its onshore assets.

The company’s strategy extends beyond internal operational efficiency to broader market decarbonization.

Seplat is actively investing in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and general gas infrastructure to provide cleaner alternatives to traditional fuels. These efforts are complemented by a large-scale afforestation initiative in Edo State, which targets the planting of millions of trees over the next five years to serve as a natural carbon sink.

During the session, Brown highlighted the critical role of financing in scaling gas-to-power projects.

He argued that transitioning from high-emission petrol and diesel generators to gas-powered electricity represents one of the most effective ways for Nigeria to achieve significant, immediate emissions reductions.

The roundtable also served as the launchpad for the NGX Net-Zero Programme, an initiative designed to help Nigerian corporations align with global sustainability standards and attract international climate finance.

NGX Group officials noted that environmental risks are increasingly dictating global investment flows, while representatives from the German development finance institution, DEG, added that such frameworks are vital for mobilizing the private capital necessary for effective climate action.