The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned that beneficiaries of flare gas sites risk losing their awards if they fail to demonstrate meaningful progress towards utilising the resources.
The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this during a working visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, in Abuja on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Eyesan, who presented an update on the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), said the Commission monitors the progress of awardees to ensure that flare gas sites are effectively developed and utilised.
According to her, the Commission conducts an evaluation one year after an award is granted to determine whether the beneficiary has made considerable progress.
“One year after an award has been granted, the Commission conducts an evaluation to determine whether there has been considerable progress,” Eyesan said.
She warned that failure to meet the expected development milestones could trigger regulatory sanctions.
“Where there is insufficient progress, the Commission will take appropriate regulatory action, including revocation of the award where necessary,” she added.
