Gas flare: France advises Nigeria

France has urged the Federal Government to caution all relevant emission defaulters to drastically limit gas emissions because of its consequences on the environment. Amb. Stephane Gompertz, France’s Ambassador for Climate Change (Africa), made the call in Abuja. According to him, the country should reduce the flaring of its gas and should also increase its […]

France has urged the Federal Government to caution all relevant emission defaulters to drastically limit gas emissions because of its consequences on the environment.
Amb. Stephane Gompertz, France’s Ambassador for Climate Change (Africa), made the call in Abuja.
According to him, the country should reduce the flaring of its gas and should also increase its investment in renewable energy.
Gompertz regretted that many oil companies in the country still flared their gas and thereby pollute the environment with its attendant consequences.
“There are some areas in which emissions could be limited drastically like gas flaring, which is the most striking example. It is a pity to see so many oil plants where gas continues to run and this is obviously a waste of energy and a waste of money.
“It (gas flaring) pollutes the atmosphere. Clearly some efforts are required. Other perspective is that it is good for the gas to be recuperated and then sold in the market.
“Perhaps, there should be fine for defaulting companies, which do not comply with the rules and regulations. But there are other examples of countries which have managed to eliminate flaring gas, which the country could emulate,” he said.
Gompertz pointed out that Nigeria was developing and would soon be the emerging power, adding that its emission would continue to grow but should put regulatory measures in place.
He said Nigeria will be one of the big industrial powers in 10 to 20 years. Nigeria, South Africa and few other African countries are in the same camp.  (NAN)