Oil & Gas

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Oil Theft Crackdown: Military Dismantles 19 Illegal Refineries, Recovers N291m Crude

The Nigerian military says it has intensified its efforts to combat economic sabotage, kidnapping, and terrorism across the country with its Niger Delta’s...

NNPCL Mulls Sale of State-Owned Refineries Amid Revamp Challenges

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it is considering selling off state-owned refineries due to persistent challenges in revamping the facilities....

How Nigeria can accelerate gas development – Shell

Nigeria’s premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), has identified development of infrastructure and regulatory and fiscal stability as key drivers for...

Nigeria to Withdraw Dormant Oil Field Licenses – Lokpobiri

The Federal Government has declared an end to the era of dormant oil field licenses, warning that companies lacking the technical and financial...

NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, Steps Down

Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced his resignation from his role,...

NUPRC Unveils Measures to Boost Oil Industry Transparency, Curb Theft

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has released new guidelines under the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration...

NNPC Ltd. Partners Baker Hughes to Drive Growth in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd.) is exploring a strategic partnership with Baker Hughes to enhance crude oil and gas production...

Nigeria Still Africa’s Top Oil Producer Despite Output Drop – OPEC

Despite a decline in production, Nigeria has retained its position as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, according to the Organization of the Petroleum...

PENGASSAN Urges Govt to Prioritize Security for Oil and Gas Infrastructure

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) has urged the federal government to address the escalating insecurity threatening the nation’s oil...

Pres. Tinubu Felicitates NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari on 60th Birthday

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, on the occasion...

NUPRC Gets Comprehensive Audit Report on Oil & Gas Measurement Systems

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially received the end-of-project report of the Engineering Audit of Upstream...

NNPC Foundation Empowers 531 NYSC Members with Business Starter Packs, ₦531,000 Grants

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation officially distributed business starter packs including ₦531,000 grant to 531 National Youth...

Updated: Tinubu Charges NNPCL Board to Leverage Expertise in Economic Revitalization

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the NNPC Limited Board at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, charging the new members with the crucial...

Pres. Tinubu Inaugurates Board of NNPCL, Signals New Era

President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to the newly appointed board and management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on...

Minister Kicks Off Building of Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy’s Permanent Campus

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah In a move aimed at bolstering human capital within the energy sector, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State...

FG Pledges to Meet 2.5m Barrels Per Day Oil Production Target 

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to achieving a daily crude oil production goal of 2.5 million barrels. Speaking at a high-level...