Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Lagos Consumes More Fuel Than 11 Nigerian States Combined – Report

[This Day] Abuja -- In line with its status as Nigeria's commercial nerve centre, data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has shown that Lagos state consumes more petrol than the combined total of 11 sta...

Nigeria: NDPA – Infrastructure Stability Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Potential

[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has emphasised that safeguarding existing oil and gas infrastructure remains one of the most effective strategies for strengthening national revenue, improving macroeconomic stabil...

Nigeria: Eatl, NUPRC’s Joint Move to Curb Oil Losses, Boost Revenue

[This Day] Nigeria recorded a major win in its efforts to curb oil losses, increase federation's revenue and boost local technically capacity with the successful execution of pioneering gravimetric flow metering calibration facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom ...

Nigeria: 76 Oil Wells Controversy – Ex-Senator Faults Eno, Alleges Compromise

[Premium Times] The dispute over the controversial 76 oil wells intensified as Akwa Ibom reaffirmed its faith in the Supreme Court rulings, while Cross River insisted on fairness.

Nigeria: Special Report – How Gas Flaring Turns Akwa Ibom’s Oil Communities Into a Furnace

[Premium Times] In three Akwa Ibom oil communities, families now live within metres of blazing gas flares that have turned night into daylight, poisoned air and water, and exposed the widening gap between Nigeria's oil wealth and the lives sacrificed f...

East Africa: The StopEACOP Coalition Welcomes Landmark Climate Trial Against TotalEnergies in France

[350Africa.org] The StopEACOP coalition welcomes the opening of France's first major climate trial against an oil and gas multinational, as proceedings begin on Thursday, 19 February, at the Paris Court of Justice.

Kenya: Gulf Energy Acquires Over Sh2bn Oil Rig for Lokichar Project

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gulf Energy E&P BV has acquired an onshore oil drilling rig valued at over Sh2 billion ($15 million) for the Lokichar oil project, as it targets first oil production before the end of this year.

Nigeria: Police Chief Pledges Protection of Oil Facilities

[Leadership] The inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged protection of oil sector facilities in the country.

Nigeria: Gas Flaring in Nigeria – Why Compliance Still Lags

[Premium Times] Until gas utilisation is enforced as a condition of operation, rather than encouraged as a policy preference, flaring will remain an accepted inefficiency.

Kenya: High Court Clears Way for KPC Privatisation After Dismissing Petitions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has dismissed consolidated petitions that sought to halt the proposed privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC), clearing the way for the government to proceed with the process.