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Seplat Energy has completed all projects to stop routine gas flaring across its Nigerian operations, marking a major environmental win for Africa's largest oil producer. The company is also planting millions of trees and redirecting cleaner LPG fuel to local communities.
A massive offshore module just left Italy for Libya to turn wasted gas into usable energy. The project could help Libya eliminate gas flaring by 2030 while strengthening Mediterranean energy security.
Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.
Researchers in Spain have discovered how to transform methane, the main component of natural gas, into complex medicines using iron and LED light. In a stunning first, they created a hormone therapy drug directly from natural gas.
Nigeria just finished drilling a massive gas pipeline two kilometers beneath the River Niger, a breakthrough that could power millions of homes and factories. The project uses cutting-edge technology to transport enough gas daily to transform the country's energy future.
Africa's largest gas reserves are finally heading to Nigeria's northern cities through a 614-kilometer pipeline that's been 17 years in the making. When gas flows to Abuja this July, millions will gain access to cleaner, cheaper energy.
Nigeria just fired up a major new gas processing facility that will deliver cleaner energy to millions while creating jobs and reducing the country's carbon footprint. The ANOH plant in Imo State started delivering gas this month after years of development.
A new technology in British Columbia is transforming landfill gas into clean fuel using a single process instead of multiple expensive stages. The breakthrough could make renewable natural gas affordable for landfills of all sizes.
While gas prices climb to $4 per gallon nationwide, Kentucky electric vehicle owners like Mike Proctor are celebrating relief from the pump. His 14 years of gas-free driving are now paying off more than ever.
Norway just greenlit a massive underwater gas project that will breathe new life into old oil fields while strengthening energy security for millions across Europe. By 2028, this smart reuse of existing infrastructure will deliver up to 120 million barrels of clean-burning gas.
Three powerful solar flares erupted from the sun this week and are headed toward Earth, potentially creating a dazzling light show for viewers across the United States. The combined flares could produce northern lights visible far below their usual viewing zones on Thursday and Friday.
As gas prices hit $4.09 per gallon nationwide, Americans are switching to electric vehicles in record numbers because the monthly savings are impossible to ignore. Online EV searches jumped 17% in a single week, with drivers discovering they can save up to $400 monthly by going electric.
After methane gas was detected at a girls' school in Ogun State, Nigeria, officials swiftly relocated hundreds of students to safety while scientists investigate the natural phenomenon. The quick response shows how seriously the government takes student safety.
Scientists just witnessed how solar flares really work, and it's changing our ability to predict dangerous space weather. The discovery could help protect our satellites, power grids, and communication systems from future solar storms.
Starting July 2027, gas companies must reserve 20% of exports for Australian homes and businesses, ending years of shortages and price spikes. The move creates a buyers' market that should drive down energy costs across the east coast.
A spacecraft witnessed how solar flares really begin, revealing they start as tiny magnetic ripples that cascade into massive explosions. The discovery could help us better predict when these powerful eruptions might disrupt life on Earth.
Solar energy grew 17 times faster than natural gas last year, supplying 75% of new global electricity demand. Nearly half of all gas-using countries have already passed peak gas generation as renewables become cheaper and more secure.
Soaring gas prices from the Iran conflict are driving more Americans to consider electric vehicles, with Tesla, Hyundai, and GM all reporting sales increases. At the New York Auto Show, drivers paying up to $6 per gallon say they're ready to make the switch.
Japan is taking action to protect consumers from price gouging at the pump as fuel costs climb. The government will now monitor gas stations more closely and require fair pricing when subsidies are in place.
Families in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory are celebrating as cooking gas prices fall from $1.80 to as low as $1.08 per kilogram, easing pressure on household budgets. The government promises to keep prices stable after resolving supply disruptions that sent costs soaring last year.
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