AI Industry Repeats Old Energy Sector Mistakes on Water Use, Expert Warns By Ikenna Omeje A growing debate over the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence has drawn parallels with the oil and gas industry’s long-standing struggle over resource stewardship, as experts warn that the sector may be underestimating its true water impact. Steve Coffee,…
Ghana Moves to Overhaul FDI Data System with Push for Unified, Transparent Framework By Ikenna Omeje The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has advocated a major reform in the country’s foreign direct investment (FDI) data management, urging a transition from fragmented systems to a more coordinated, data-driven structure….
Senegal Advances 400km Gas Pipeline Plan as RGS CEO Prepares for Global Forum By Ikenna Omeje Pape Momar Lô, Chief Executive Officer of Senegal’s state-owned Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS SA), is set to speak at the 2026 OTC World Series Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Houston, Texas, United States. The event, themed “Africa’s…
Ghana Restores 1,000MW Lost to Fire, Assures Stable Power Supply By Ikenna Omeje Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, has reassured citizens that the country’s electricity supply has stabilised and is now sufficient to meet national demand after recent disruptions. The development follows the successful restoration of six turbines that were…
Nigeria’s Energy Momentum Builds as NNPC Targets Global Partnerships at NOG 2026 By Ikenna Omeje Nigeria’s energy sector is gaining renewed global attention, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited positioning itself at the centre of investment, production growth, and international collaboration ahead of the 2026 NOG Energy Week. This follows a high-level…
Penawou Earns Continental Recognition for Community-Driven Philanthropy By Chigozie Ikpo Chief Joseph Penawou has earned continental recognition for his sustained commitment to community-driven philanthropy, following his emergence as the recipient of the African Philanthropist Award at the 2026 African Heritage Awards held on April 11 in Accra, Ghana. The award, presented by AfriHeritage in partnership…
Workers’ Day: Charkin Maritime Celebrates Seafarers, Commits to Safety and Training By Chigozie Ikpo Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre has paid tribute to seafarers and maritime professionals across the world, describing them as the backbone of global trade and economic stability. In a message marking International Workers’ Day, the organisation, which is based in…
Batoil Services: Powering Offshore Precision as Nigeria Targets 3 Million Barrels Per Day By Tamara Daniel As Nigeria intensifies efforts to scale crude oil production toward 3 million barrels per day, the role of indigenous technical service providers has become increasingly critical. The target, repeatedly emphasized by the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources…
Nigeria’s Local Manufacturing Push Gains Traction as NMT’s Train 7 Milestone Continues to Resonate By Chigozie Ikpo Nigeria’s drive to deepen industrial capacity in the oil and gas sector is steadily gaining ground, with indigenous manufacturing now moving beyond policy ambition into demonstrable success. One of the most significant reference points remains the delivery of…
Savannah Energy Posts Strong Four-Month Performance with 8% Increase in Nigeria’s Daily Production Ahead of its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on 1 June 2026, Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has provided a trading update on its Nigerian operations and other markets in Africa for…