Nigeriasigns MoU with IEA to cut methane emissions, boost gas use
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation on methane emissions reduction, gas development, clean cooking access and technical support. The agreement, disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, formalizes a strategic partnership aimed at improving efficiency and aligning Nigeria's petroleum industry with global best practices. Key pillars include methane emissions reduction, policy support, institutional capacity building, gas infrastructure expansion and clean cooking adoption. The Federal Government targets five million households using Liquefied Petroleum Gas by 2030. The IEA will provide technical expertise to strengthen project bankability and accelerate infrastructure delivery. Nigeria's methane intensity is double the global average, with 67% of emissions avoidable at no net cost through captured gas utilization. The MoU supports Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions to reduce methane emissions by 60% by 2031 and end routine gas flaring by 2030.