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NUPRC threatens oil firms with sanctions over unutilised gas flare sites
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has threatened to sanction companies awarded flare gas sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) if they fail to make significant progress in utilising the sites.
The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this in Abuja during a working visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo.
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- NUPRC threatens oil firms with sanctions over unutilised gas flare sites
- Sanctions to be imposed if companies fail to make significant progress
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- Possible sanctions on oil firms, increased utilisation of flare gas sites
Why It Matters
Reducing gas flaring can help mitigate climate change and improve Nigeria's energy sector
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