Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: NASS Roundup – Tax Bills, Tinubu’s MTEF/FSP Request, Port Harcourt Refinery Probe Plan, Other Top Stories From Senate

[Premium Times] The Senate constituted a nine-member committee to meet with the federal government delegation on the four tax bills transmitted by President Bola Tinubu.

Nigeria: Opec Extends Nigeria’s 1.5m BPD Oil Quota to 2026

[Vanguard] AS part of measures to enhance market stability, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has extended Nigeria's oil production quota of 1.5 million barrels of crude per day (bpd) to 2026.

Egypt: Egypt to Launch New Gold Exploration Bidding in Q1 2025

[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum, led by Minister Karim Badawi, is set to launch a new gold and associated minerals exploration bidding process in the first quarter of 2025.

Nigeria: NNPC Insists Port Harcourt Refinery Operational

[Premium Times] The refinery's operational status has been a subject of controversy, with some expressing scepticism about its functionality.

Nigeria: Port-Harcourt Refinery Up, Running, NNPC Insists

[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted that the old Port Harcourt Refinery was up and running, with loading operations in full swing.

Kenya: Galana Energies Unveils New Brand Identity

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Galana Energies has unveiled a new brand identity in what it says marks a significant milestone in its evolution.

Uganda: Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector Fuels Economic Growth

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's oil and gas industry is reshaping the nation's economy, presenting unparalleled opportunities for local businesses and individuals. However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, t...

Nigeria: Govt Backs First E&P’s 100,000 Barrel Production Target

[Daily Trust] The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed the Federal Government of Nigeria's commitment to supporting the NNPC Limited/FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limit...

Nigeria: Intels Empowers 62 Women, Donates Garments to Host Communities

[This Day] INTELS Nigeria Limited, Nigeria's leading oil and gas logistics company, has graduated 62 beneficiaries of its Women Empowerment Project Scheme Synergy (WEPSS), and donated 500 garments designed by the graduating class to its host communities.

Nigeria: NBS – Transport Fare Moderated 18.72 Percent Yoy in October Despite Fuel Price Hike

[This Day] . -- The NBS in its transport fare report said the drop was experienced in comparison to prices paid in October 2023.