The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) in collaboration with Lagos State Government and relevant agencies have commenced on three days clean-up and sensitisation operation at the Lagos Port areas. The exercise is to clear port corridor to eliminate security threats and environmental hazards. This exercise, tagged “NPA Security Clearance Operations 2025,” seeks to tackle the different […]Read More
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a stern warning to oil companies, stating that it will deny export permits for crude oil cargoes intended for domestic refining if they fail to meet their domestic crude supply obligations. This announcement was made by Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission’s Chief Executive, in a statement released […]Read More
Shell has signed a significant engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with China’s Offshore Oil Engineering Company (COOEC) to advance Nigeria’s gas production. COOEC will deliver a platform jacket and topsides for the HI gas and condensate project in Nigeria’s Offshore Mining Licence (OML) 144. Key Milestones in Offshore DevelopmentSituated 50 kilometres offshore in the […]Read More
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), under the leadership of Mele Kyari, has unveiled the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC), a cutting-edge initiative to revolutionise hydrocarbon operations. Spearheaded by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the PMCC builds on the achievements of the Command and Control Centre, aiming to improve monitoring, operational efficiency, and […]Read More
Saipem, alongside two Nigerian firms, has clinched a significant offshore contract valued at approximately $1 billion with Shell for a deepwater oil and gas project off Nigeria’s coast, according to Offshore Energy magazine. The contract, awarded by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), involves Saipem delivering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) services. […]Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Shell and its partners for announcing the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field, marking a pivotal milestone in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to an official statement, this project—the country’s first deepwater oil venture in over a decade—reflects the transformative impact of the […]Read More
The Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) has announced plans to bid for additional oil and gas blocks offshore Indonesia and ramp up hydrocarbon exploration in the Natuna Sea. This was disclosed by the CEO of Kuwait’s state oil firm during an interview with Reuters on Monday. KUFPEC operates as an international upstream company, focusing […]Read More
The global oil market has remained steady despite the 2024 US presidential election, with prices for key crude benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude, showing little movement. WTI is currently trading at $71.83 per barrel, reflecting a small 0.36 percent change, while Brent crude stands at $75.48, with just a 0.40 percent fluctuation. […]Read More
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, announced on Tuesday that his refinery can meet Nigeria’s demand for petrol, noting that about 500 million litres are currently available but not being collected by fuel marketers. Speaking with State House journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and the Implementation Committee on the Sale of Crude […]Read More
Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has called an emergency meeting with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) following recent disturbances to the national grid, which resulted in widespread blackouts across the country. A statement released by Bolaji Tunji, the minister’s special adviser for strategic communication and media […]Read More
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