West Africa

NUPR Hosts Strategic Engagement On Operators Funding Needs

The Department of Development and Production of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has convened a strategic engagement with key industry stakeholders in its quest to tackle financial and rig supply challenges facing Nigeria’s Upstream Oil and Gas sector. The engagement brought together operators, rig owners, service providers, financiers, and regulatory experts to explore […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday March 27, 2025
“We Are Ready to Help You,” NCDMB Assures Women Entrepreneurs in Oil and Gas

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has assured women entrepreneurs in oil and gas of its preparedness to assist them in capacity building and funding as well as integration in the industry value chain. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a four-day Executive Entrepreneurship and Management Workshop for women in Port Harcourt, the […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday March 27, 2025
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Exports Jet Fuel to North America

Six vessels carrying about 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Nigeria’s Dangote refinery have arrived at U.S. ports this month, Reuters has reported and confirmed by the data from ship-tracking service company Kpler . It was also reported that another vessel, Hafnia Andromeda, is set to arrive at the Everglades terminal on March […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday March 26, 2025
Senegal Sangomar Project Key to Sustainable Energy Future

Senegal’s national oil refinery has safely received its first delivery of oil from the Sangomar Field, marking a milestone for Woodside and Senegal’s state-owned petroleum company, PETROSEN. The refinery, officially known as Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR), took delivery of the cargo on 8 February. Clive Jones, VP Senegal, said he was pleased Senegal was […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday March 25, 2025
Gabon Oil Company Acquires Tullow Assets for $300 Million

Tullow Oil has signed a binding heads of terms agreement with Gabon Oil Company for the sale of Tullow Oil Gabon SA, which holds 100% of Tullow’s working interests in Gabon for cash consideration of $300 million net of tax. This disposal of a portfolio of non-core assets is accretive to both equity and leverage […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday March 25, 2025
TotalEnergies to Increase Upstream Investment in Ghana

TotalEnergies has shown interest in enhancing its involvement in Ghana’s upstream oil and gas sector, focusing on opportunities in financing, processing, and marketing. This development arose from a recent meeting in GNPC’s office in Accra between Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and a delegation from […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday March 24, 2025
Minister Commissions First Modular LPG Extraction Plant, 20MW Plant

….Performs groundbreaking of Nsik’s 10MMSCF/D CNG Mother Station Facility Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commissioned the first modular LPG extraction plant and a 20-megawatt gas-to-power project at Otakikpo field, owned by Green Energy and Lekoil Joint Venture (JV) in Rivers State. Prior to the commissioning, the JV management took […]

Oilfield Africa - Sunday March 23, 2025
Nigeria Unveils Strategic Decarbonisation Drive In Upstream Oil & Gas

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has emphasized the critical need to balance climate action with economic realities. This was contained in his address at the Decarbonisation and Energy Sustainability Forum (DESF) held in Abuja, Nigeria. With the theme, Navigating the Global Energy Transition, Leveraging Decarbonisation […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday March 21, 2025
NNPC Celebrates Female Mechanics, Hosts She-Fix 2025 Event

 …Advocates Inclusivity in Technical Fields NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) marked another milestone by successfully hosting She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to empowering women in the automotive, technical, and energy sectors and commemorating International Women’s Day. The event, which took place recently at The Stable Center, Surulere, Lagos, attracted over 300 active participants as part of […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday March 20, 2025
Côte D’ivoire Baleine Project Hits 60,000bpd and 70mscf/d 

Eni and Petroci have announced a significant increase in gas supply for Côte d’Ivoire’s power generation system. Launched in December 2024 on schedule and with full safety measures, Phase 2 of the Baleine project marks another step forward in the company’s commitment to strengthening the country’s energy sector and industrial development, significantly strengthening access to […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday March 20, 2025