Death Toll Rises to Seven in Rivers Petrol Fire Explosion Seven people have confirmed dead after a petrol fire ripped through a jetty in Rivers State, Nigeria, trapping passengers and destroying property. Key Details: The fire occurred at the Bonny/Nembe/Bille Jetty, off Creek Road in Old Port Harcourt Township. Boats carrying passengers and goods were caught…
OPEC Oil Production Slumps in January, Market Share Shrinks Further OPEC oil production saw its biggest monthly drop since July 2023 in January, according to a Reuters survey, highlighting the cartel’s declining market share despite recent output cuts. Key Takeaways: Oil output: OPEC produced 26.33 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, down 410,000 bpd from December….
OML79 Communities Reject SPDC Sale, Urge Inclusion in Decision-Making Process Leaders of EA/EJA Oilfields Communities Seek Protection of Stakeholder Interests Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – In a declaration, leaders representing the host communities of OML79, operating under the banner of the EA/EJA Oilfields Communities Traditional Rulers Leadership Forum, have issued a caution to Shell against proceeding…
Triple A Services & Petroleum CEO Atong Amos to Headline Global Black Impact Summit, Shedding Light on Black Excellence in the Energy Sector South Sudanese-born Atong Amos, a Leading Figure in Energy and Community Development, to Share Insights at GBIS 2024 Atong Amos, the visionary Founder and CEO of Triple A Services & Petroleum, is…
African Leaders Urge Continued Oil and Gas Investment Despite Global Push for Renewables Fueling a heated debate, Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, throws a wrench into the “renewables only” narrative at COP28. While acknowledging the importance of clean energy sources, he argues that Africa’s unique circumstances necessitate a more nuanced approach that…
DRC Prime Minister to Keynote Mining Indaba 2024, Highlighting Investment Opportunities The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, will attend and deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Mining Indaba 2024, taking place February 5-8 in Cape Town, South Africa. Focus on Green Metals and Development: Prime Minister Lukonde is expected to…
Mining Indaba 2024 explores the just energy transition and asks – What does it mean to be just? The global energy transition is driving huge growth in the demand for critical minerals, which are found in abundance on the African continent. Mining Indaba’s Sustainability Series will ask what it means to be just in a…
Nigeria Sets Sights on Energy Security with Hydrogen Gas Production Roadmap Key Takeaways: Nigeria’s government, aiming for energy security, plans to launch a roadmap for hydrogen gas production. This commitment aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision to unlock the nation’s natural gas potential for growth and development. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Ekperikpe Ekpo, emphasized partnership with…
Navy Arrests 11 Suspected Oil Thieves in Rivers State, Hands Them Over to NSCDC Key Takeaways: The Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Pathfinder apprehended 11 individuals suspected of oil theft near Krakrama Creek in Rivers State. The suspects were nabbed while transporting materials used for constructing illegal refineries, including metal plates, angle iron, and gas cylinders….
NDDC Equips 200 Niger Delta Youths with Welding Skills, Boosts Job Opportunities The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has empowered 200 youths from across the region with valuable welding and fabrication skills, opening doors to potential careers in the critical oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Marking the graduation ceremony in Port Harcourt, NDDC…