Author: majorwavesen

NEWS | OIL AND GAS

NNPC Scores High in Transparency Assessment, Urged to Improve Collaboration with NEITI
Bymajorwavesen January 29, 2024

NNPC Scores High in Transparency Assessment, Urged to Improve Collaboration with NEITI The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) received a positive overall rating in the latest global assessment by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a prestigious global transparency body. However, while recognizing NNPC’s progress, EITI also encouraged further improvement and closer collaboration…

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Sustainability | NEWS | OIL AND GAS

Heritage Energy, JV Partners Show Commitment to Education with Scholarships and Awards
Bymajorwavesen January 29, 2024

Heritage Energy, JV Partners Show Commitment to Education with Scholarships and Awards Marking International Day of Education, HEOSL and partners awarded 795 scholarships to OML 30 host communities, highlighting their dedication to SDG 4 and the transformative power of education. 795 deserving students from 112 communities received scholarships, reaffirming HEOSL’s commitment to the well-being of…

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NEWS | OIL AND GAS

No Ukraine Deal? No Problem, Says Russia as it Eyes Alternative Gas Routes and LNG
Bymajorwavesen January 27, 2024

No Ukraine Deal? No Problem, Says Russia as it Eyes Alternative Gas Routes and LNG Moscow is unfazed by the prospect of Ukraine declining to extend the deal for Russian gas transit to Europe, vowing to utilize alternative routes and sea-borne liquefied natural gas (LNG) in case an agreement isn’t reached. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov…

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OIL AND GAS

Shell Swaps Oil for Grease: German Refinery to Become High-Tech Lube Hub
Bymajorwavesen January 27, 2024

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…

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POWER

Power Shortages Bite Harder as Gas Shortage Grips Nigeria
Bymajorwavesen January 27, 2024

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…

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NEWS | MARITIME

Navy Chief Faces Grave Risks Over $170m Bribery Accusations
Bymajorwavesen January 27, 2024

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…

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Sustainability | INFRASTRUCTURE | OIL AND GAS

High Commissioner Praises HYPREP’s “Impressive” Ogoni Clean-Up Progress
Bymajorwavesen January 27, 2024

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…

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POWER

Power Shortages Grip Nigeria: Gas Constraints and Illegal Refineries Plague the Grid
Bymajorwavesen January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

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….

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Sustainability | INFRASTRUCTURE | POWER

Nigeria Eyes Cleaner Grid: TCN and World Bank Team Up to Integrate Renewables
Bymajorwavesen January 26, 2024

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,…

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OIL AND GAS

Namibia Accelerates Development towards First Oil
Bymajorwavesen January 26, 2024

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…

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