NLNG recently kicked off its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the NLNG Train 7 Project in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This major NC programme aims to reskill young graduates and develop human capital. A total of 331 young graduates from diverse academic disciplines, who emerged successful out of 848 previously […]

Seplat Energy Plc, a foremost indigenous energy company, says Nigeria’s development will require significant improvements in access to energy. According to the Company, lower-cost, more reliable energy will drive job creation, prosperity and social development and achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown, said this while delivering […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its partners have revved up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd). The company which announced this at a press briefing on Thursday said the feat was achieved in compliance with the mandate of President […]

Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy trilemma, by ensuring energy security, sustainable growth and energy affordability. Kyari disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition themed: “Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, […]

The Managing Director of Platform Petroleum, Engr. John Anim, has underscored the urgent need for Africa to build a self-sufficient and sustainable energy future. In his speech titled “Achieving African Energy Security – The Critical Role of Cross-Sector Collaboration,” during the Upstream E&P Forum session at the African Energy Week (AEW 2024) in Cape Town, […]

Nigerian multinational energy company Oando is targeting a production of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2028, following its landmark acquisition of Eni’s Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) earlier this year. The announcement, along with the company’s future expansion plans and role in Nigeria’s energy transition, was shared during an exclusive Fireside Chat at the […]

As part of the strategies to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production and enhance revenue accruing to the national treasury, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has advocated for a week in each year to be dedicated to signing final investment decisions (FIDs) on new oil and gas projects. The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. […]

A multi-million dollar pipe threading and valve assembly facility built by Bell Oil & Gas was commissioned on Tuesday at Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State by the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at the event, the Executive […]

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has renewed Petroleum Mining Lease 52 (PML 52), containing the Agbami field, for a period of 20 years effective from November 24, 2024. The disclosure was made by Africa Oil as following its recent press release. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has also given clearance for the amalgamation […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has retained its top ranking in business efficiency and transparency among ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), as captured in the latest evaluative assessment by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). In the ‘2024 Half Year Transparency and Efficiency Compliance Report (January 2024-June 2024),’ released on Tuesday […]