Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Tinubu Excited Over PH Refinery, Directs Nnpcl to Reactivate Warri, Kaduna Refineries

[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery and official commencement of petroleum product loading.

Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operation, Says NNPC

[Premium Times] The NNPC Ltd said the refinery began truck loading of petroleum products on Tuesday 26 November.

Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Crude Oil Processing

[Vanguard] The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing.

Nigeria: ‘Massive’ Oil Spill Devastates Rivers Communities

[Leadership] Massive oil spill from a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has occurred at Iloma community in Bonny local government area of Rivers State.

Nigeria: Presidency Speaks On Privatisation of Port Harcourt Refinery, Others

[Premium Times] For decades, the refineries have performed below optimal levels despite the huge resources earmarked for their rehabilitation.

Uganda: Uganda’s Complex Oil Project Begins to Take Shape

[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- Since 2006 when crude oil deposits were first confirmed in the Albertine Rift in mid-western Uganda, commercialization of the resource appears nearer than ever as The Independent's Ronald Musoke found out on a recent...

Nigeria: 58% Price Difference Fuels Smuggling to Neighbouring Countries

[Vanguard] Despite the recent subsidy removal, Nigeria's Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, is still 58 per cent cheaper than what is obtained in neighbouring countries, with smuggling of the product persisting across the borders.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reduces Fuel Price to N970 Per Litre

[Leadership] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol from N990 to N970 per litre.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Petrol

[Premium Times] The company said the reduction is a way of appreciating Nigerians for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true.