Effect of Gas Flaring and Sustainability of Oil and Gas Firms in Niger Delta

This study examined the effect of gas flaring on the sustainability of oil and gas firms in the Niger Delta, using responses from 237 environmental compliance officers across the region. A survey design was adopted, and data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews. Findings revealed that 63.3% of respondents experienced gas flaring daily or weekly, while 63.3% also described the environmental degradation as severe or very severe. Moreover, 59.0% reported that gas flaring negatively impacts their firm’s sustainability goals, and 54.8% indicated high or very high impacts on operational performance. With only 34.1% rating existing policies as effective, and 43.9% affirming high or full regulatory compliance, the results highlight a regulatory gap in enforcement. The study concludes that gas flaring remains a major threat to environmental health and corporate sustainability. It recommends enhanced regulatory enforcement, adoption of gas recovery technologies, and greater stakeholder transparency to address the persistent challenges.