Shell Swaps Oil for Grease: German Refinery to Become High-Tech Lube Hub London, UK: In a significant step towards its net-zero goals, Shell announced plans to transform its Wesseling oil refinery in Germany into a state-of-the-art lubricant feedstock production facility by 2025. This bold move marks a strategic shift away from traditional oil refining and…
Power Shortages Bite Harder as Gas Shortage Grips Nigeria Nigerians facing frustrating power cuts can add another reason to their list: a severe gas shortage that’s crippling power generation. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed this grim reality in a recent statement, explaining the dip in electricity allocation to distribution companies and load centers…
Navy Chief Faces Grave Risks Over $170m Bribery Accusations The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, stands on shaky ground as he faces potentially career-ending and life-altering consequences if found guilty of the alleged $170 million bribe and other charges leveled against him. Sources within the Presidency have outlined the gravity of the…
High Commissioner Praises HYPREP’s “Impressive” Ogoni Clean-Up Progress Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, visited the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) office today, showering praise on the progress made in cleaning up the oil-ravaged Ogoni region. “A Model for the World” Mr. Montgomery expressed optimism that HYPREP’s approach could…
Power Shortages Grip Nigeria: Gas Constraints and Illegal Refineries Plague the Grid Nigeria’s power woes continue with two contrasting headlines painting a worrying picture of the energy sector. 1. Low Power Generation Due to Gas Constraints: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced a drop in power generation due to gas limitations for thermal plants….
Nigeria Eyes Cleaner Grid: TCN and World Bank Team Up to Integrate Renewables Nigeria’s power grid is about to get a green makeover. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the World Bank are joining forces to integrate renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the national grid, aiming for a more reliable, affordable,…
Namibia Accelerates Development towards First Oil In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power, Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner of Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, discusses the country’s efforts to fast-track development of breakthrough discoveries in the Orange Basin Excerpts: What does the pathway to first oil look like for Namibia? Are there…
Fueling a Stronger Partnership: How African Gas Can Light Up Europe (with Investment) Africa’s vast natural gas reserves are poised to become a vital cog in Europe’s quest for cleaner energy and diversification. This synergy hinges on crucial investments in gas export infrastructure, the focus of the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in…
Nigeria Takes Two Steps Closer to Boosting Natural Gas Production with FLNG Projects Two major FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas) projects in Nigeria are moving forward, poised to unlock stranded gas resources and potentially improve the country’s energy security and export potential. Here’s a breakdown of the key details: Partnerships and Plans: Wison New Energies: Leads…
Sub Saharan Africa Oil and Gas Event (SAIPEC) Pushes Local Content The Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) is back and bigger than ever. The event will take place from 13-15 February 2024 at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria. The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is hosting the event…