Burning Billions or Building Hydrogen? Turning Nigeria's Wasted Gas into Clean Hydrogen
Nigeria loses billions of dollars every year to gas flaring and underutilized gas resources – while the rest of the world is rapidly embracing hydrogen as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition.
This AHH Hydrogen Webinar will examine a critical question:
Should Nigeria continue to tolerate gas flaring, or can flared gas be harnessed to produce clean hydrogen and create real economic value?
The session will bring together industry experts and policymakers to explore how wasted natural gas can be converted into clean hydrogen, the evolving regulatory and investment environment, and the practical actions required from government, industry, and investors to unlock this opportunity.
What You will Learn
The true scale and economic cost of gas flaring in Nigeria
How hydrogen production can transform wasted gas into sustainable value
Insights from Nigeria’s energy regulators and policymakers
Infrastructure, financing, and gas aggregation challenges
Practical pathways for developing a viable hydrogen industry in Nigeria
Join us to discuss how Nigeria can move from gas waste to hydrogen wealth and position herself as a leader in Africa’s clean energy future.
Convener:
Dr. Chigozie Nweke-Eze (Facilitator, AHH)
Teaser Presentation:
Mr. Campbell Omuboye (Research Associate, AHH)
Insights from AHH’s latest hydrogen publication on gas flaring-to-hydrogen opportunities in Nigeria.
Panelists
Dr. Malah Mohammed – Principal Regulatory Officer, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
Dr. Chinnan Maclean-Dikwal – Vice Chair, African Energy Council (AEC)
Dr. Ibrahim Muritala – Global Hydrogen Leader, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Mrs. Tayo Rhodes-Vivour – General Manager, Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria (GACN)
Moderator: Mr. Ofonama Archibong – Lead Consultant, SunElektrica Limited
Who Should Attend
Policymakers and regulators
Oil and gas companies
Energy investors
Gas aggregators and infrastructure developers
Climate and hydrogen professionals
Researchers and development partners
General public interested in Nigeria’s sustainable economy
About AHH – Africa Hydrogen Hub
Africa Hydrogen Hub (AHH) is a platform dedicated to accelerating the development of hydrogen economies across the African continent. By fostering collaboration among governments, industry leaders, investors, and technical experts, AHH drives dialogue, policy development, capacity building, and practical project implementation to unlock Africa’s vast clean hydrogen potential.