The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued Permits to Access Flare Gas to 28 successful awardees under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP).

The Commission awarded the permits at an official ceremony titled “Permit to Access Flare Gas Issuance” held on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Abuja.

The successful awardees are: Ace Energy Limited; Afagaf Company Limited; AGH Lero; Almina Resources Limited; Amazon Energy Limited; AUT Energy; Beluga Asiko; Bodej Investment Limited; Cainergy Limited; Cimcmonobuo Nigeria Limited; Dawcon Consortium; Dawnwatch Limited; Fargab Limited; Folstaj International Limited; Geospectra Energy Limited; Izzi Project Limited; and MMLet Energy Limited.

Others are MSN Consortium; Newgaz Integrated Services Limited; NG Lyon Construction Limited; Oaks Cluster Energy; Seal Energy Limited; Tecnis EPS International Limited; Teobell International; Terms Energies; Zipora Gas; and Stelog Gas Company Limited.

The permit issuance marks a major milestone in NUPRC’s quest to utilise flare gas and move Nigeria towards achieving its net-zero target.

The Chief Executive of the Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, said the issuance of the Permit to Access Flare Gas (PAFG) under the 2022 NGFCP signifies a transition from legacy challenges to market-driven solutions that unlock economic opportunities, strengthen energy security, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency across the industry.

The CCE stated that the permit aligns with the Presidential ambition and Nigeria’s carbon-reduction goals.

He said the Commission is “pleased to announce that 28 awardees have fully executed the required suite of commercial agreements, which include the Connection Agreements, Milestone Development Agreements, and Gas Sales Agreements, and now qualify to receive the Permit to Access Flare Gas.”

“These entities represent a strong blend of operational capability, financial readiness, and technological competence. To all our flare site awardees soon to become permit holders, I offer warm congratulations,” he said.

He added that the award aligns with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to harness hydrocarbon resources, as reflected in the Executive Orders issued in 2024.

Komolafe explained that the NGFCP was redesigned after the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and refined for transparency, commercial viability, and global competitiveness.

He said the programme is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by six million tonnes annually, attract up to US$2 billion in investments, and create more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs.

He further disclosed that an NGFCP Forum and College of Awardees has been established to support project implementation and knowledge exchange.

Komolafe stressed that while the issuance of the permits marks a significant milestone, it signals the beginning of the implementation phase, adding that the Commission will closely monitor compliance and provide regulatory support to ensure timely execution.