In alignment with World Environment Day’s 2024 theme of “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration,” Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) reaffirms its dedication to environmental sustainability and restoration efforts. As an operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, the company has been at the forefront of promoting actions to address a myriad of environmental issues since 1973.
CNL’s commitment to protecting the environment while providing affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy has been a cornerstone of its operations. The company’s practices adhere to all applicable laws, regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and industry best practices, emphasizing environmental stewardship as integral to its Operational Excellence framework.
Jim Swartz, CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director, underscores the company’s values and environmental principles, highlighting proactive measures to prevent negative environmental impacts, risk management strategies, and responsible design, development, and operations. Swartz further emphasizes CNL’s dedication to achieving world-class environmental excellence through robust risk management processes and regular environmental monitoring across its onshore, offshore, and deep-water areas.
Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager of Policy, Government, and Public Affairs at CNL, emphasizes the company’s collaboration with local communities to implement environmental sustainability actions. He cites CNL’s mangrove restoration program as a prime example of proactive ecosystem restoration efforts in the Niger Delta, which not only restores land but also positively impacts local communities through training and educational initiatives.
Moreover, CNL’s lower carbon strategy, focusing on methane detection and reduction capabilities, has led to a significant reduction in routine gas flaring by over 97% in its operations over the past decade, showcasing the company’s environmental responsibility.
As a corporate member of the Nigerian Environmental Society, CNL actively promotes engagement and commitment to environmental protection actions in Nigeria. The company’s initiatives, including the establishment of the Lekki Conservation Centre in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, support postgraduate research grants, and sponsor environmental awareness events, have garnered recognition and applause within the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
In light of global efforts to restore land, prevent desertification, and address drought, CNL remains steadfast in its commitment to its environment strategy, aimed at protecting and enhancing biodiversity, managing waste generation, reducing air emissions, managing water resources, and addressing asset retirement requirements.
