Africa Gas Transport Company Limited (AfricaGTC), a Nigerian subsidiary of Dutch clean-energy company Energy Ventures B.V., is set to harness flared gas in Nigeria. The company aims to convert this wasted resource into a useful asset. AfricaGTC will roll out a pilot project, FlareOut, to capture, process, and utilize associated gas at its Agbada-2 site near Port Harcourt. This initiative focuses on utilizing abundant and often wasted energy sources.
Energy Ventures B.V. produces usable energy from waste gas destined for flaring, biowaste, and waste heat recovered from industrial and power processes. A team from the Netherlands-based company will visit Nigeria to discuss the project with executives of the Port Harcourt Distribution Company Limited and top officials at the Ministry of Power in Abuja. The visit aims to build partnerships for demonstrating how flared gas can be converted into clean energy and economic value.
According to Herbert Okibe, Director of AfricaGTC, the engagement seeks to establish partnerships for harnessing flared gas. The FlareOut solution captures and processes gas from small-scale flaring sites, converting it to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves energy access in underserved regions. AfricaGTC is registered with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to develop the FlareOut pilot project.
The FlareOut system is a modular unit housed in a standard shipping container. It captures and processes gas from small-scale flaring sites, converting it to LPG. This technology provides on-site electricity and LPG to communities lacking access to clean energy. Carbon credit revenues enhance the economic viability of FlareOut projects, creating incentives for operators to adopt and scale deployment.
Jessica Essien, Managing Director of Afrinvest Capital, stated that the visit aims to alert energy stakeholders, regulators, and investors to the FlareOut investment opportunity. Deploying FlareOut provides on-site electricity and LPG to communities, addressing energy access issues. The project also offers economic benefits and reduces environmental challenges posed by flared gas.
AfricaGTC's initiative aligns with Nigeria's efforts to pursue global hub status in the gas sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has set a 600 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) gas reserve target. The FlareOut project contributes to this goal by utilizing flared gas and promoting energy access.
The partnership between AfricaGTC and Energy Ventures B.V. marks a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's flared gas challenges. The pilot project's success could lead to scaled deployment, enhancing energy access, reducing emissions, and creating economic value. Key stakeholders will monitor the project's progress, assessing its impact on Nigeria's energy sector and environmental sustainability.
Key points
- AfricaGTC and Energy Ventures B.V. partner to capture and deploy Nigeria's flared gas.
- The FlareOut project aims to provide on-site electricity and LPG to communities lacking access to clean energy.
- The initiative aligns with Nigeria's goal to pursue global hub status in the gas sector.
