The Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers (NIPetGE) is urging the federal government to implement a hydrocarbon emissions trading framework. This move aims to integrate Nigeria into global carbon markets and incentivize cleaner energy production through tax credits and targeted fiscal reforms. Beyond carbon trading, the institute is pushing for a National Centre for Intelligent Energy Systems to deploy AI and robotics across the petroleum value chain. The proposal emphasizes a balanced approach to maintain energy security while meeting strict upstream decarbonization targets.
