NNPC Ltd and Schlumberger (SLB) Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Upstream Operations” Body: In a move aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, NNPC Energy Services Limited (EnServ) and global technology leader Schlumberger (SLB) have inked a technical partnership agreement to fortify upstream operations. The agreement, signed at NNPC Ltd’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja,…
NERC Holds Petition Hearing by MAN on Electricity Tariffs” The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is currently conducting a pivotal petition hearing prompted by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) regarding the recent adjustments in electricity tariffs. MAN, in a formal letter to NERC, requested a rollback or an indefinite suspension of the implementation of…
Shell’s Bonga Deep-Water Development Secures “Asset of the Year” Award for 2023 Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited’s (SNEPCo) flagship deep-water project, Bonga, has once again clinched the prestigious “Asset of the Year” award within the Shell Group for its outstanding performance in Safety, Environment, and Asset Management in 2023. This recognition underscores Bonga’s…
EEDC Seeks EFCC Collaboration to Combat Energy Theft and Vandalism The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has called for a strategic partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to address economic sabotage, including energy theft and vandalization of electricity infrastructure across its service states. EEDC, which operates in Abia, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, and…
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Global Oil Shipments, Think Tank Warns Rising sea levels could severely disrupt crude oil shipments and erode energy security in import-dependent countries like China, South Korea, and Japan, as many of the world’s biggest terminals are vulnerable to flooding, researchers from the China Water Risk (CWR) think tank warned in a…
Platform Petroleum Applauds PIA for Transforming Investment Climate in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector Platform Petroleum Limited has praised the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for its significant positive impact on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. During the “Investment Opportunities in Nigeria” panel session at the “Invest in Africa Energy 2024” conference in Paris, France, Mr….
Dangote Assures End to Petrol Imports for Nigeria by June Africa’s wealthiest man and Dangote Group Chairman, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigeria will no longer need to import gasoline starting next month. This development is attributed to the operational capabilities of the Dangote Refinery. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali,…
Nigeria’s Oil Production Inches Up, Stakeholders Seek Transparency Nigeria’s oil production has reached 1.7 million barrels per day (mbpd) according to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This represents an increase from the 1.28 mbpd reported a few months ago. However, some details remain unclear. Key…
NCDMB’s Ogbe Inducted into Fellowship of Nigerian Society of Engineers Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has received a prestigious honor. He was recently inducted into the Fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) at a ceremony in Abuja. NSE President Recognizes Achievements: The…
THE 29TH WORLD GAS CONFERENCE (WGC2025) MARKS ONE YEAR COUNTDOWN WITH EXCLUSIVE EVENT IN BEIJING, CHINA London/Beijing, 21 May 2024 – Today, the World Gas Conference 2025 (WGC2025) marks a significant milestone, announcing one year until the highly anticipated event in Beijing, China on 19-23 May 2025. To mark this occasion, an exclusive one-year countdown event was held at…