The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG) has invested over 30 billion US dollars (N10.8 trillion) to build gas facilities and other infrastructures in Bonny Island, Rivers, an official said. Mr Tony Attah, Managing Director of NLNG disclosed this on Sunday at the end of week-long activities marking the company’s 20/30 Anniversary Celebration. The NLNG…
The Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Kano unit, has commended the launching of the automation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. The commendation is contained in a statement signed by the IPMAN Kano unit Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dan-Malam and made available on Sunday. The Kano unit of IPMAN comprises of Kano, Katsina,…
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,226 megawatts/hour of electricity into the national grid on Saturday. This was contained in a daily energy report by the Advisory Power Team, office of the Vice President, a copy of which was obtained on Sunday, in Abuja. The report said that…
An estimated 90 per cent of Nigerians and 2.3 billion people globally lack access to safe and efficient electricity, according to Schneider Electric. The company’s Managing Director, Anglophone West Africa, Mr Christophe Begat, said access to reliable power in Africa remained a challenge. “About 90 per cent of Nigerians do not have access to safe,…
As part of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)’s Corporate Social Responsibility and commitments towards enhancing human capacity and nation building, the management of EKEDC has vowed to keep supporting and motivating the girl child. The company, in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, a day specially set aside to celebrate every girl…
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says it will roll out a 114,740 pre-paid meters to its customers in Ondo State within the next two years. Mr Abu Ejoor, BEDC Executive Director, Commercial, made the disclosure on Saturday in Akure at the Media Launch of Ondo State Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme. The Nigerian Electricity…
‘UK Department for Trade, Seplat Petroleum , Nigeria LNG Limited, Shell Nigeria, Waltersmith Petroman Ltd, Amni Petroleum Development Co. Ltd back event’ Energy Institute Nigeria, in partnership with the UK Department for International Trade (UK DIT) is set to hold this year’s edition of its annual Energy Sustainability Conference. The conference, scheduled to hold from 16th to 17th October…
The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, says another tanker conveying liquefied petroleum gas has injured two men in an accident. Oke-Osanyintolu said in Lagos on Friday that the truck fall off after losing control at Palmgroove inward, Obanikoro area of Lagos. According to him, the tanker with registration number AKD…
The management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), says it remains committed to its customers and will without no justification disconnect them. The company in a statement on Sunday refuted recent claims by residents of seven communities in Oyo State that IBEDC treated them unfairly and deliberately cut electricity supply to them. “Based on…
Lekki Feeder has emerged winners of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) 2019 Tennis Championship Tournament. Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi, the Chief Executive Officer of the company said in Lagos on Friday that the tennis competition was sponsored by EKEDC. Fadeyibi, represented by the Chief Finance Officer, Mr Joseph Ezenwa said that the championship, which started…