Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Govt Warns Fuel Stations Against Cheating /in /by

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPR) has urged filling stations to follow regulations and avoid shortchanging customers by under-dispensing fuel.

Nigeria: AT – 13.20 Percent, NGX Oil & Gas Index Remain Worst Performing Indicator /in /by

[This Day] For closing at -13.20 per cent in the first four months of 2025, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Oil & Gas Index has maintained its position as the worst performing indicator on the bourse amid the overall stock market growth in...

South Africa: African Coastal Livelihoods Deserve To Be Protected! /in /by

[The Green Connection] As court hearings unfold this week in the Western Cape High Court, small-scale fishers and coastal communities from across the Northern and Western Cape have united with civil society organisations The Green Connection and Natura...

Nigeria: NNPCL Ordered to Raise Oil Output to 2.5m Bpd By 2026 /in /by

[Vanguard] The Federal Government on Wednesday directed the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to increase oil production beyond current levels by the end of the year.

Malawi: Kayelekera Turns to Costly Diesel As Malawi’s Power Woes Delay Grid Connection /in /by

[Nyasa Times] Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, set to resume production under Lotus Resources Limited, will initially rely on expensive diesel-powered generators due to Malawi's persistent electricity supply challenges and delays in national grid co...

Nigeria: NUPRC Pledges Support As Exxonmobil Commits to $1.5bn Deepwater Investment /in /by

[This Day] Abuja -- ExxonMobil has affirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria's oil and gas sector with a planned investment of 1.5 billion dollars in deepwater exploration and development, putting to rest the company's rumoured planned exit from the...

West Africa: The Terrorist Threat Spills Beyond the Sahel – Benin Sounds the Alarm /in /by

[Daily Trust] The recent terrorist attacks in Benin have become a troubling signal: the threat of terrorism is no longer confined to the Sahel region. Jihadist groups are expanding their reach -- if previously they concentrated on Mali, Burkina Faso, a...

Nigeria: Gov Radda Hails Appointment of Bagiwa As NNPCL Commercial Director /in /by

[Premium Times] "Her elevation not only brings honour to Katsina State but also reinforces our long-standing tradition of producing exceptional leaders who contribute significantly to national development," Governor Radda stated.

Africa: OPEC Approves Hike in Oil Production Despite Weak Prices /in /by

[Daily Trust] The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to increase oil production for the second time in two months, adding 411,000 barrels per day to its production quota in June.