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https://lnkd.in/eZrSyEE8 The energy conversation is changing. In Accra last week, Ghana’s Petroleum Commission declared that there will be no routine flaring in its oil fields by 2026. The plan involves turning excess gas into usable energy and designing new fields with no‑flaring mechanisms. It’s more than a policy; it’s a confident statement that nations can lead on methane abatement and still grow their economies. Across the continent, similar ambitions are taking root. Nigeria’s gas‑centric transition strategy aims to end routine flaring by 2030 and cut methane emissions by 60 % by 2031. The strategy is woven into national initiatives like the Decade of Gas and the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme, signalling that energy security and climate action can reinforce each other. Algeria’s 2019 hydrocarbon law tightens the ban on routine flaring, sets taxes on flared volumes and empowers independent regulators, while national company Sonatrach is targeting flaring below 1 % by 2030. These are not small gestures; they are intentional steps to align with global expectations, from Europe’s new methane import rules to the high standards investors now demand. The glue that seemingly ties these national efforts together is the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0. OGMP 2.0 is UNEP’s flagship reporting and mitigation programme and the only comprehensive measurement‑based framework for the sector. By encouraging companies to move beyond generic estimates to precise, verified data, it has become a common language for regulators, investors and producers. More than 42 % of global oil and gas production is now covered by the partnership. None of this happens without technology. Innovations like Fluenta’s FlareSens system offers continuous monitoring of flare gas, combining flow data with gas composition to provide real‑time emissions insights. FlareSens helps operators meet tightening regulations and frameworks like OGMP 2, and offers the detailed analysis needed to cut methane slip and improve combustion efficiency. The oil and gas industry has a unique opportunity: to transform methane from an invisible liability into a source of pride and competitive advantage. By committing to ambitious national targets, aligning with international frameworks like OGMP 2.0 and embracing advanced measurement technologies, African producers are proving that environmental stewardship and economic growth can go hand in hand. The journey is far from easy, but the direction is clear—and the world is watching. #MethaneAbatement #OGMP2 #GasFlaring #EnergyTransition #AfricanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #TechForGood #OilAndGas #NetZero