{
  "id": 19344479,
  "title": "COP31: NNPC prioritises gas, flare recovery to cut emissions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/cop31-nnpc-prioritises-gas-flare-recovery-to-cut-emissions",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-10T14:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/cop31-nnpc-prioritises-gas-flare-recovery-to-cut-emissions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is focusing on natural gas as the key element of its energy transition strategy. The fuel will continue to be an important part of its long-term energy future. The company is prioritizing gas development, flare recovery, and operational emission reduction in its efforts to decarbonize operations without sacrificing Nigeria's energy security, economic development, and commercial interests. Philemon Yilleng, the Manager of Sustainability Strategy, Standards, and Policy at NNPCL, revealed this during a high-level panel session at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.",
  "summary": "The NNPC has identified natural gas as its destination fuel, prioritising gas development and flare recovery to decarbonise its operations and cut emission Read More: https://punchng.com/cop31-nnpc-prioritises-gas-flare-recovery-to-cut-emissions/",
  "key_points": [
    "NNPC focuses on natural gas for energy transition",
    "Prioritizes gas development and flare recovery",
    "Aims to reduce operational emissions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}