NNPC, TotalEnergies sign MoU adopting methane detection technology
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies to adopt and deploy an Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application (AUSEA) in its upstream operations.
The agreement is a direct benefit from the company’s participation at the recently concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE.
A statement on Tuesday by NNPC spokesman Olufemi Soneye said with the agreement, the company could deploy the TotalEnergies AUSEA, known as methane detection technology, on its upstream operations sites.
This will ascertain their methane emissions level to work out emission curtailment measures to help combat global warming and climate change.
The MoU was signed by Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, NNPC Ltd’s executive vice-president, Upstream, and managing director and country chair of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, Matthieu Bouyer.
Putting the deal in proper perspective, Mr Eyesan said the pilot phase of the TotalEnergies AUSEA deployment would be on NNPC Ltd’s owned operations.
Mr Eyasan added that the deal would enable the company to deploy methane abatement measures.
Other benefits of the TotalEnergies AUSEA technology include identifying unaccounted emission sources and establishing a basis for querying and improving current emission reporting processes.
It will provide data to review the operational system, implement corrective actions, and estimate flare combustion efficiency.
The agreement was signed under the watch of NNPC boss Mele Kyari and chairman of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné.
Speaking at the event, Mr Kyari described TotalEnergies as a great and reliable partner over the years with whom the company was looking forward to exploring greater opportunities in the nation’s energy sector.
Mr Pouyanné said his company was offering the technology to NNPC in keeping with its commitment to promote the responsible production of hydrocarbons.
He applauded NNPC Ltd for its successful transition into a limited liability company, stressing that he could feel the energy that the reforms have brought about in the company and the sector.
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