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- Energy Advocacy Group Commends NMDPRA For Stabilizing Aviation Fuel Supply And Curbing Market Speculation
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
The Centre for Energy Market Integrity and Sustainability (CEMIS) has praised the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for its role in averting...
- Nigerian Gas Association Legal Forum Establishes New Regulatory Roadmap for Low Carbon Investment
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Gas Association has concluded its inaugural Legal Forum, focusing on the alignment of the Petroleum Industry Act with global energy transition goals. Stakeholders emph...
- 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...
- NDPHC Restoration of Rigasa Power Grid Ends Multi Year Blackout for Three Million Residents
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has successfully reconnected the Rigasa community in Kaduna State to the national grid, marking a significant milestone in regional electrific...
- Federal Government Launches 200 MMSCFD Southfield Petroleum Gas Plant to Bolster Nigeria’s Power Generation
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
The Federal Government has inaugurated the groundbreaking of Southfield Petroleum’s new gas processing facility at the Utorogu site, a project designed to produce 123,000 metric to...
- Energia Limited Promotes Oladimeji Bashorun to Chief Executive Officer Position Following Leadership Transition
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Energia Limited has officially named Oladimeji Bashorun as its new Chief Executive Officer, filling the vacancy left by the departing Chidi Egonu. Previously serving as the company...
- 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...
- Nigeria Launches First New Crude Terminal in 50 Years as FSO Cawthorne Exports 950,000 Barrels of ‘Cawthorne Blend’
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reached a major milestone with the first lifting of 950,000 barrels of the new Cawthorne Blend crude from the ultramoder...
- NNPC Increases Strategic Crude Allocations to Dangote Refinery for May to Mitigate Regional Fuel Price Surges Amid Middle East Conflict
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased its crude oil allocation to the Dangote Refinery from five to seven cargoes for the month of May. This strateg...
- Nigeria’s Downstream Sector Braces For Q2 Stress Test Amid Global Supply Shocks And Dangote Refinery Milestone
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Energy analysts warn that Nigeria’s downstream oil sector faces a significant "stress test" in the second quarter of 2026. Despite a global energy crisis triggered by the closure o...
- NUPRC Mandates Oil Block Development or Forfeiture Under New Petroleum Industry Act Regulatory Framework
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has implemented a strict "drill-or-drop" policy to prevent the long-term hoarding of exploration assets. Under Section 94 of t...
- Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited Issues Zero Tolerance Warning to Security Personnel Following Foiled Oil Theft
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
A private security firm protecting Nigeria’s Eastern Corridor intercepted two tankers attempting to load stolen crude oil in Rivers State through a specialized backup intelligence...