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• Dangote Industries Achieves First Upstream Crude Output as Firm Moves Toward Total Vertical Integration

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully recorded its first oil production from its Niger Delta upstream assets, OML 71 and 72. With initial output at 4,500 barrels per day and...

• Tantita Security Recovers Millions as Niger Delta Oil Production Surges to 1.84 Million Barrels Daily

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has successfully secured 20,000 square kilometres of the Niger Delta, leading to a massive recovery of stolen crude oil. Under the...

• Tantita Security Refutes Allegations of Financial Misconduct While Citing Record Gains in Niger Delta Oil Production

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A security analyst on Thursday dismissed recent criticisms against Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited as a coordinated campaign intended to sabotage the protection of Nigeri...

• Indigenous Oil Firms Drive Production Gains as African Onshore Spending Projects Record $22 Billion High by 2026

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Africa

  African oil markets are shifting toward local ownership as indigenous firms successfully revitalize mature assets divested by international oil majors. Supported by the Petroleum I...

• Mercuria Backed Phoenix Global Resources Outlines Six Billion Dollar Expansion in Argentine Shale Fields

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Americas

  Phoenix Global Resources is launching a $6 billion investment plan to significantly expand its operations within Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation. The initiative follows Pre...

• Human Rights Group Lauds NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari For Record Crude Production And Strategic Governance Reforms

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The People’s Wellbeing Association has issued a formal commendation for NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari, citing his transformative leadership since April 2025. The advocacy group highlighted...

• Urhobo HOSTCOM Youth Wing Applauds President Tinubu for Strategic Renewal of Tompolo’s Tantita Pipeline Surveillance Contract

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Urhobo Youth Wing of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas has formally congratulated High Chief Government Ekpomupolo on the extension of his security mandate....

• Minister Heineken Lokpobiri Urges Oil Operators to Accelerate Production at London Summit; Affirms Federal Government’s Commitment to Investment Stability

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Speaking at the Cross Industry Group (CIG) meeting in London, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, called on industry players to reciprocat...