A coalition of industry experts and civil society groups has urged the federal government to accelerate efforts to harness associated gas currently being flared by oil companies, arguing that capturing and commercializing this resource could drive economic growth and reduce environmental harm. Proponents say structured interventions — including regulatory incentives and public-private partnerships — would convert wasted gas into power, petrochemical feedstock and industrial fuel.
Advocates noted that practical steps already exist to deploy modular gas-to-power plants and small-scale LNG solutions that can be rolled out quickly in host communities, creating jobs and expanding energy access. They called on regulators and the oil and gas operators to prioritize joint investment plans, ensure revenue transparency, and support community development projects tied to gas utilization.
The campaigners also emphasized environmental and health benefits of curbing routine flaring, urging a combination of enforcement, financial support mechanisms and technology transfer to speed up implementation. They urged the government to integrate gas-flaring reduction targets into broader national energy and industrialization strategies to maximize multiplier effects across the economy.
