NNPC and Heirs Energies Sign Agreement to Capture Flared Gas at OML 17

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and indigenous producer Heirs Energies have entered into an agreement to capture and utilise gas currently flared at their onshore Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17 joint venture. The project focuses on converting flared volumes into viable commercial resources, supporting broader domestic efforts to curb emissions and drive gas monetisation.

This arrangement highlights the growing momentum among Nigerian oil and gas operators to reduce routine flaring by developing practical capture and utilisation pathways. By pursuing commercial solutions for associated gas, energy producers can capture additional economic value from existing acreage while lowering the environmental footprint of their operations.

For technical procurement teams, equipment suppliers, and contractors, the shift towards capturing and processing gas indicates sustained requirements for gas-handling packages, instrumentation, and infrastructure maintenance. Service providers supporting the energy sector may see steady demand for specialised technical supplies as operators implement similar flaring reduction schemes.