As of 2024, 13.8 million tons of carbon dioxide were emitted from natural gas flaring in Nigeria. Although this slightly increased compared to the two previous years, it represented a substantial drop from most of the other years observed. In 2013, the volume of emissions stood at close to ** million tons of CO2.

Nigeria Production Based Emissions of CO2: Flaring data was reported at 10.879 Tonne mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.999 Tonne mn for 2022. Nigeria Production Based Emissions of CO2: Flaring data is updated yearly, averaging 26.769 Tonne mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.101 Tonne mn in 1996 and a record low of 0.000 Tonne mn in 1962. Nigeria Production Based Emissions of CO2: Flaring data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Our World in Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.OWID.ESG: Environmental: CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Annual.

As of February 2023, Chevron registered the largest volume of natural gas flared in Nigeria, at about *** billion standard cubic feet per day. This was followed by Mobil and Shell, with around *** billion standard cubic feet per day and *********** standard cubic feet per day, respectively.

As of February 2023, Shell Nigeria produced a total of about **** billion standard cubic feet per day of natural gas. Of this production, around **** billion standard cubic feet per day were utilized, while some *********** standard cubic feet per day were flared.

As of 2021, Algeria was the African country flaring the highest amount of gas in Africa, with around *** billion standard cubic meters of gas flared. Nigeria and Libya followed with a volume of approximately *** billion and *** billion standard cubic meters, respectively.

Upon the discovery of crude oil, Nigerian economy experienced an interesting leap. Agriculture suffered a setback because so much attention was moved to oil exploration and exploitation since it accounted for over 70% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings. However, oil exploitation precipitated the problem of gas flaring since Nigeria is endowed with more gas reserves than oil (Ashton-Jones, 1998). Gas flaring is the burning of natural gas that is associated with petroleum production while releasing hazardous compounds into the air. In 2015, total crude oil and condensate production was put at seven hundred and seventy-three million, four hundred and fifty-eight thousand, five hundred and ninety-two barrels, while in the gas sector, a total of two thousand, nine hundred and twenty-nine point eighty-five billion standard cubic feet (BSCF) of natural gas was produced by forty companies (Obi et al., 2021). Of the quantity produced, 2588.48BSCF (88.35%) was utilised, while 341.37BSCF (11.65%) was flared. United States energy Information Administrative International energy statistics database (2023) reported that Nigeria flared about 5.318 billion cubic meters of natural gas in 2022 making Nigeria the 9th-highest natural gas flaring country in terms of annual natural gas flaring volume. Some of the hazardous compounds that gas flaring releases into the air are alkanes, alkenes, volatile organic compounds (VOC), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, naphthalene, styrene, acetylene, fluoranthene, anthracene, pyrene, xylene, ethylene, soot, greenhouse gases and carbon monoxide, (Nwokedi, 1992; Strosher, 1996; Kindzierski, 2000). Also, heavy metals are not excluded (Ite et al., 2013).I went on a tour to Ibeno, a gas faring community. As I discussed with the locals, they complained bitterly of experiencing so much hazards as a result of gas flaring. This led to the decision to embark on this journey in an attempt to scientifically validate or invalidate their claims.

Nigerian Oilgas Gas Flaring

  Dataset Description

This dataset is part of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector collection, containing comprehensive data on Nigeria's petroleum industry from 1999-2025.

Rows: 5,000 Columns: 5 Period: 1999-2025 (where applicable) License: MIT

  Data Quality

1999-2014: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based on official NEITI data 2015-2025: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Validated synthetic (OPEC/NNPC sources)

  Schema

Column Type Sample

record_id object FLARE-00001… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/nigerian_oilgas_gas_flaring.

Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions data was reported at 96,280.752 kt in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 98,136.254 kt for 2013. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions data is updated yearly, averaging 50,567.930 kt from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 106,067.975 kt in 2005 and a record low of 3,406.643 kt in 1960. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Environment: Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Gap-filled total;

Nigeria CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2021 Price data was reported at 0.097 kg in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.101 kg for 2019. Nigeria CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2021 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.156 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.269 kg in 1996 and a record low of 0.093 kg in 2009. Nigeria CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2021 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.;Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.KD for the denominator's source.;Weighted average;

As of February 2023, Mobil Nigeria produced a total of **** billion standard cubic feet per day of natural gas. Of this production, around ** billion standard cubic feet per day were utilized, while some *** billion standard cubic feet per day were flared.

Time series data for the statistic CO2_Emissions_Per_Capita_(metric_tons_per_capita) and country Nigeria. Indicator Definition:Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.The statistic "CO2 Emissions Per Capita (metric tons per capita)" stands at 0.564 metric tons per capita as of 12/31/2023, the lowest value since 12/31/2019. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -4.41 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -4.41.The 3 year change in percent is -6.78.The 5 year change in percent is 2.73.The 10 year change in percent is -16.69.The Serie's long term average value is 0.639 metric tons per capita. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is 11.74 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1990, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is +41.00%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1996, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is -34.49%.

Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2017 Price data was reported at 0.110 kg in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.116 kg for 2019. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2017 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.178 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.307 kg in 1996 and a record low of 0.106 kg in 2009. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2017 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.;Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.KD for the denominator's source.;Weighted average;

In 2023, Nigeria's natural gas exports amounted to some **** billion standard cubic meters, which represented a decrease compared to the previous year. The country is one of the largest exporters of natural gas in Africa. Overall, Nigeria had proven natural gas reserves reaching approximately *** trillion standard cubic meters as of 2023. Nigeria’s liquefaction plants The expected natural gas liquefaction plant capacity in Nigeria has remained stable over the last years, reaching close to ** million tons per year. This referred to plants used for the transformation of gas into liquids, including those that are operational, announced, and under construction. The country is one of the leading African countries in gas plant capacity, along with Egypt and Algeria. Various plants in Nigeria account for this, most of which are operational.
Emissions from natural gas Nigeria is responsible for some of the highest carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas in Africa. Extractive activities accompanied by natural gas flaring result in the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In 2023, gas flaring in Nigeria produced carbon emissions of over ** million metric tons, although this signified a decline in such emissions.

Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Metric Tons per Capita data was reported at 0.546 Metric Ton in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.571 Metric Ton for 2013. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Metric Tons per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 0.588 Metric Ton from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.010 Metric Ton in 1974 and a record low of 0.075 Metric Ton in 1960. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Metric Tons per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Environment: Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted average;

Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price data was reported at 0.096 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.104 kg for 2013. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.135 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.248 kg in 2002 and a record low of 0.096 kg in 2014. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Environment: Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted average;

As of February 2023, Mobil registered the largest volume of natural gas flared in Nigeria, at about *** billion standard cubic feet per day. This was followed by Chevron and TEPNG, with around *** billion standard cubic feet per day and *********** standard cubic feet per day, respectively.

Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price data was reported at 0.213 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.231 kg for 2013. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.325 kg from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.649 kg in 1988 and a record low of 0.058 kg in 1960. Nigeria NG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Environment: Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted Average;

基于生产的二氧化碳排放：农业在12-01-2023达10.879百万吨，相较于12-01-2022的9.999百万吨有所增长。基于生产的二氧化碳排放：农业数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2023期间平均值为26.769百万吨，共59份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-1996，达61.101百万吨，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1962，为0.000百万吨。CEIC提供的基于生产的二氧化碳排放：农业数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Our World in Data，数据归类于全球数据库的尼日利亚 – Table NG.OWID.ESG: Environmental: CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Annual。