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At the end of an intensive 3-day Strategic Energy Dialogue in Washington DC, United States of America, Nigeria is set to benefit immensely in the area of technical assistance on further support in reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector on one hand, and improved electricity on the other hand.
The Nigerian delegation led by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources was in US, Washington DC to engage in strategic dialogue on synergy with regards to operations in the oil and gas sector. The dialogue further highlighted key bilateral energy cooperation areas to include;
• The Department of State, through its Energy and Mineral Governance Program (EMGP), commits to renewed technical assistance to further support the Government of Nigeria and NNPC in reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
• USAID, through Power Africa, commits an additional $75-85 million technical assistance to Nigeria. The award, which aims to finalize the implementing partner before the end of the 2024, will build on the successes of Power Africa’s Nigeria programs. Over the next five years, it will improve the delivery and sustainability of electricity services in Nigeria while accelerating Nigeria’s power sector decarbonization. Through this program, Power Africa aims to provide more Nigerian homes, businesses, and institutions with sustainable access to electricity.
• The Department of State launches the Clean Energy Alliance of Nigeria (CLEAN). In support of the Clean Energy Demand Initiative, the Department of State’s Power Sector Program (PSP) will launch a “clean energy buyers’ club” in the Fall of 2024 to bring together a coalition of corporate consumers, public sector leaders, and other stakeholders to champion the development and use of clean, reliable, and affordable energy resources, In addition, PSP will provide regulatory technical assistance to promote clean energy investment in Nigeria.
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Net Zero World program commits more than $1.3m into clean energy technical support to Nigerian partners. DOE and its national labs facilitating this effort for clean energy capacity building with Nigeria through DOE’s Net Zero World program. This includes five priority workstreams on methane mitigation from oil and gas sector, total energy sector planning and policy support, a scale up of energy distribution nationally, expanded power sector support, and regional energy market advancement.
Speaking further on the Energy Dialogue, Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi commended the Tinubu-led administration for expanding the frontiers in the oil and gas sector for further interrogation. He said such move will engender a fast track of electricity (power) supply in no too distant future while also guaranteeing a safer environment in the energy mix.
The conversation continues from October 20 through 30, 2024 where the Nigerian delegate is expected to take a tour of Washington DC in relation to the bilateral synergy.
OMOGBOLAHAN BABAWALE
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Office of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer
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