In a major step forward for Nigerias energy transition and digital transformation, Dawcon Energy, an awardee of the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Programme NGFCP, in partnership with Green Flare Holdings, Nigerias first flare gas-to-Bitcoin mining company, has signed a Gas Connection Agreement GCA with the OML 30 Joint Venture.
This landmark agreement enables the commercialization of flare gas derived from upstream oil and gas production and marks the launch of Nigerias first flare gas-powered digital infrastructure project.
Green Flares innovative gas-to-data solution uses otherwise flared natural gas to power modular data centers located adjacent to flare sites. The initial focus will be on Bitcoin mining, with plans to expand into AI computing and high-performance data processing. This will position Nigeria as a regional pioneer in climate-aligned digital infrastructure.
The agreement, developed under the regulatory oversight of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission NUPRC and the NGFCP, follows extensive collaboration with the OML 30 Joint Venture partners, including Nigerian Exploration and Production Limited NEPL, Shoreline Natural Resources, and Heritage Energy.