Chevron Nigeria commitment to sustainability grows as the oil firm cuts gas flaring by 97% and pledges more local content investment in the Niger Delta

Chevron Nigeria commitment to environmental sustainability and economic growth has again been underlined as the oil giant reiterated its drive to cut gas flaring and carbon emissions across its Niger Delta operations.

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Speaking in Warri, Delta State, the General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, reaffirmed that Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) is strongly focused on achieving cleaner, more sustainable energy production while deepening local content participation.

Oduselu, represented by Saheed Praise Akinbola, made this known during the NUJ Media Capacity Building Programme organised in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists Warri Correspondents’ Chapel.

He stated that through consistent investment in gas gathering and processing infrastructure, Chevron Nigeria had reduced routine flaring by over 97 per cent in the past decade, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive toward energy transition.

“Besides oil exploration and production, Chevron Nigeria Limited is one of the largest contributors of high-quality domestic gas in the country,” Oduselu noted.

“We remain dedicated to lowering carbon emissions and fostering cleaner energy options for a sustainable future.”

Highlighting the company’s long-term vision, he said Chevron continues to deliver affordable and reliable energy while expanding lower-carbon businesses alongside traditional oil and gas operations.

According to him, “Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas, manufactures fuels and petrochemicals, and develops technologies that improve both our business and the wider energy industry. Our goal is clear — to keep lowering the carbon intensity of everything we do.”

Oduselu also urged the media to strengthen collaboration with the company, assuring journalists of Chevron’s openness to dialogue and factual clarification on industry-related matters.

He revealed that around 400 journalists have benefitted from Chevron’s annual media capacity-building initiative, which aims to boost professional development and strengthen public communication in the energy sector.

Beyond environmental goals, the Chevron Nigeria commitment to community empowerment remains unwavering. Oduselu pointed to the company’s Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) model, which has funded hundreds of development projects across host communities since 2005.

“Through the GMoU and now the Host Community Development Trusts under the Petroleum Industry Act, Chevron continues to invest billions of naira into infrastructure, education, and health initiatives,” he said.

He further cited the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) as a key platform supporting economic empowerment and livelihood enhancement for people in the region.

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Oduselu concluded that Chevron’s sustainability vision is rooted in long-term partnerships, local capacity development, and a shared responsibility for a cleaner, more prosperous Niger Delta.