Nigeria, Alberta target methane reduction, gas monetisation, skills development

Nigeria and the Canadian province of Alberta have advanced plans for closer cooperation in the gas sector, with both sides agreeing to pursue joint initiatives aimed at supporting energy transition, reducing emissions and developing technical capacity.
The commitment emerged from bilateral talks between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, held in Calgary, Canada yesterday. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in natural gas development and exploring opportunities to leverage gas resources as countries seek to balance energy security with climate goals.
Ekpo said Nigeria rem...