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Energy Policy and Sustainability: A Critical Analysis of Nigeria?s Gas Sector
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Energy, Oil and Gas
Abstract
Nigeria?s gas sector is a key player in the country?s economic development and sustainability efforts. With its large gas reserves, Nigeria aims to transition from an oil-based to a gas-based economy. Key policies, such as the National Gas Policy (NGP) of 2017, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) guidelines, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) regulations, aim to address gas production, transportation, and consumption. These policies focus on boosting domestic gas utilization, reducing environmental impacts, and achieving energy security. While progress has been made, challenges are still observable in enforcement, regulatory alignment, and reducing gas flaring. This study reviews existing policies, highlighting areas where further improvements could enhance policy effectiveness and suggesting strategies for advancing these efforts. These recommendations include enhancing sustainability frameworks, promoting cleaner technologies, and adopting stricter regulations to reduce gas flaring and emissions. The findings highlight the need for stronger energy policies to support Nigeria?s long-term sustainability goals.
Keywords
Nigeria Gas Sector, Sustainability, National Gas Policy, Gas Flaring, Environmental Regulations, Cleaner Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Regulatory Frameworks.
How to cite this paper
@article{1706675,
author = {Omobolanle Diana Bello},
title = {Energy Policy and Sustainability: A Critical Analysis of Nigeria?s Gas Sector},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {6},
pages = {365-378},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706675.pdf},
abstract = {Nigeria?s gas sector is a key player in the country?s economic development and sustainability efforts. With its large gas reserves, Nigeria aims to transition from an oil-based to a gas-based economy. Key policies, such as the National Gas Policy (NGP) of 2017, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) guidelines, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) regulations, aim to address gas production, transportation, and consumption. These policies focus on boosting domestic gas utilization, reducing environmental impacts, and achieving energy security. While progress has been made, challenges are still observable in enforcement, regulatory alignment, and reducing gas flaring. This study reviews existing policies, highlighting areas where further improvements could enhance policy effectiveness and suggesting strategies for advancing these efforts. These recommendations include enhancing sustainability frameworks, promoting cleaner technologies, and adopting stricter regulations to reduce gas flaring and emissions. The findings highlight the need for stronger energy policies to support Nigeria?s long-term sustainability goals.},
keywords = {Nigeria Gas Sector, Sustainability, National Gas Policy, Gas Flaring, Environmental Regulations, Cleaner Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Regulatory Frameworks.},
month = {December},
}