West Africa

Ghana’s Downstream Regulator Joins Accra Investor Briefing

With a goal to increase the share of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to 50% of the market by 2030, Ghana’s downstream regulator the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is promoting private-led investment across the petroleum value chain. Strengthened policies and technology-driven strategies are already bolstering downstream productivity, but the NPA is seeking greater investment to strengthen […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday April 7, 2025
Kyari Officially Hands Over Baton to New NNPC Ltd GCEO

…New GCEO Pledges to Consolidate on Predecessor’s Achievements The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of the company from his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari. In a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Friday, the GCEO commended […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday April 7, 2025
Guelph to Build 3mmscf/d Compressed Natural Gas Plant in Nigeria

Guelph Gas Limited a cutting-edge renewable energies focus company with utmost commitment to revolutionizing the energy landscape in Nigeria through its various innovative natural gas-oriented projects has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of Guelph Gas Limited’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom State. The groundbreaking milestone ceremony recently performed by the Minister […]

Oilfield Africa - Sunday April 6, 2025
Details of Newly Reconstituted NNPC Limited Chairman, Group CEO and Board Members

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. The new 11-man board has Engineer […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday April 2, 2025
NNPC Ltd has New GCEO, as Details of Mele Kyari sack Emerges

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has assumed new leadership following the sack of Mele Kyari as the NNPCL GCEO by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday 2nd April 2024 and the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new NNPCL GCEO. President Tinubu in his announcement also dissolved the corporation’s board […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday April 2, 2025
Ghana is Commitment to Boost Energy Security with Second Gas Processing Plant

The Cabinet of Ghana has approved plans by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to develop a second gas processing plant in the country. The project builds on efforts to maximize the country’s 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas resources to support electrification and industrialization. Developed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday April 2, 2025
Aquaterra Energy Wins Well Intervention Contract in Nigeria

Aquaterra Energy, a leader in offshore engineering solutions, has secured a multi-million-dollar, multi-year contract with Intrepid Energy Limited (IEL) to deliver a bespoke subsea well intervention equipment package for a project in Nigeria. Aquaterra Energy’s turnkey well access package will enable IEL to conduct intervention operations across multiple mature oil wells in the region, supporting enhanced reservoir […]

Oilfield Africa - Sunday March 30, 2025
NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte Launches Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes

……To Restore Vision for 6,000 Nigerians, Donate 25,000 STEM Books, Train 6,000 Farmers. The NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., is expanding its social impact initiatives with three transformative programs aimed at improving healthcare, education, and agriculture across Nigeria. These interventions which include free cataract surgeries, STEM education support, […]

Oilfield Africa - Saturday March 29, 2025
NNPC Ltd Sets Guidelines for Initial Public Offer (IPO)

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is at the final stage of getting listed in the capital market, in keeping with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. This was disclosed by the Company’s Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer (CFIO), Mr. Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, at a consultative meeting with partners at […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday March 27, 2025
NCDMB Welcomes Four New Members to the Governing Council

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), filling existing vacancies and strengthening the board’s capacity. The approved nominees are Mr. Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday March 27, 2025