AOW:Energy: Nigeria’s onshore, swamp, and shallow-water basins remain among the most technically rich and commercially attractive in Africa; it could even be argued, in the world. The momentum we are seeing around interest in marginal fields, mature assets, and brownfield redevelopment reflects a significant shift in how nations and investors are approaching upstream value creation. […]Read More
April 13 2026 Key Points President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle East and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered the worst energy shock in history. The blockade would take effect at 10 a.m. […]Read More
Electricity generation has improved in the last two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering on its promises to Nigerians. According to Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, the gradual rise in generation output within the period is […]Read More
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume, CON, has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to critically review the proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project; an initiative that aims at revolutionising Nigeria’s infrastructure, bolstering economic growth and positioning the nation as a key player in the energy and […]Read More
April 4, 2026  Workers at Seplat Energy PLC, Nigeria’s largest independent oil and gas producer, have suspended their after the company issued written commitments ‌on pay rises, their union said on Saturday. Workers walked out on Friday after wage negotiations stalled, raising concerns about oil and gas output at a time when Nigeria is seeking […]Read More
The decision by African Export-Import Bank to anchor a $4 billion financing package for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is more than a vote of confidence in a single industrial project—it is a bold statement about Africa’s economic direction and its readiness to take charge of its destiny. For decades, Nigeria’s oil paradox has […]Read More
…Peculiarities to the world and why GRID OUTCOME: AI’s escalating demand for energy has prompted tech companies to aggressively explore alternative energy sources, driving significant investments into fusion and fission innovations. For many, natural gas remains the go-to solution for consistent, 24/7 baseload power due to its reliability, affordability, and widespread availability. However, recent geopolitical […]Read More
March 20, 2026 Amid the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday called on governments and consumers to consider immediate measures to reduce oil demand, including working from home and avoiding air travel where possible. The IEA, which last week launched the biggest coordinated emergency stocks release, of 400 […]Read More
March 20, 2026 The QatarEnergy expects the damage to the Ras Laffan LNG complex, the world’s single largest LNG-producing facility, to cost it about $20 billion per year in lost revenue and to take up to five years to repair. The Iranian missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) earlier this week dashed […]Read More
March 11, 2026 The European Union (EU) is considering emergency relief measures in the wake of the energy price spike amid the Middle East war, including capping the price of natural gas, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. The price spike in oil and gas prices during the ten days of […]Read More
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