Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Minister Speaks On Claim Directing NNPC to Stop Refinery Operations

[Premium Times] Mr Lokpobiri said the statement does not represent his position as the minister overseeing the oil sector, nor does it reflect the stance of the federal government.

Nigeria: We Built Our $20bn Refinery Without Single Incentive From Govt – Dangote

[This Day] * Says Nigeria needs 1.5mbpd refining capacity to be self-sufficient in petroleum products

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set to Receive 24m Barrels of Crude Oil in October and November

[Vanguard] In a significant development, the Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have reached an agreement to pay for crude oil supplied to the facility in local currency.

Africa: South Africa’s Potential for Oil and Gas ‘Significant’ – Mantashe

[SAnews.gov.za] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the discovery of gas and condensate from two exploration wells in the South Outeniqua Basin are proof that South Africa's underexplored deep waters have significant potential ...

Africa: Loaded for Bear – Africa Oil Week Begins in Shadow of Green Energy Scramble

[Daily Maverick] Africa Oil Week begins in Cape Town on 8 October. But the real scramble in Africa these days is for the green metals required for the energy transition.

Nigeria: Nigerians May Pay More for Petrol As NNPC Quits Middleman Role

[Daily Trust] Petrol price is likely to rise again following the decision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to end its exclusive offtake agreement with the Dangote Refinery, allowing other marketers to buy the product directly ...

Uganda: Can Uganda’s Oil Development Rid the Region of Imports?

[New Times] Uganda's oil drilling efforts are taking shape as the country looks to develop its oil and gas industry. Last week, the country received the first batch of coated line pipes as part of its preparations to export the first barrels of crude o...

Nigeria: Govt, NNPCL, Dangote Plan Changes in Petrol Lifting – Investigation

[Vanguard] Plans have reached an advanced stage by the Federal Government, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery for far-reaching changes in the process of lifting and distribution of petrol in the country.

Nigeria: Govt Allocates 48.6m Barrels of Crude to Dangote Refinery in 10 Months

[Vanguard] THE Federal government has allocated a total of 48.6 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery for refining in 10 months.

Nigeria: Dangote to Get 40,000bpd Crude As NNPCL Quits Off-Taker Role

[Leadership] The Dangote Refinery is set to receive approximately 24 million barrels of Nigerian crude in October and November, signalling a shift towards utilising more domestic supply.