Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Why We Issued Petrol Import Licences to NNPC, Others Despite Dangote Refinery – NMDPRA /in /by

[Premium Times] NMDPRA said the current production of Dangote refinery is yet to meet the national daily petroleum products sufficiency.

Nigeria: Govt Sets Up Committee to Investigate Suleja Tanker Explosion, Orders Victim Evacuations /in /by

[Vanguard] The Federal Government on Sunday dispatched a high-powered delegation to condole with the Emir of Suleja, HRH Sarkin Zazzau Mohammed Awwal, and his people over the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday in Suleja, which claimed ov...

Nigeria: Govt Directs Evacuation of Victims of Suleja Tanker Explosion to Tertiary Medical Centres /in /by

[Premium Times] Mr Idris commended the Niger State Government for its swift response to the tanker explosion, especially in the provision of emergency medical response.

Nigeria: 60 Confirmed Dead in Niger Petrol Tanker Explosion /in /by

[Premium Times] Kumar Tsukwam, the Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), gave the update on the accident.

Nigeria: Death Toll in Nigeria Tanker Truck Blast Rises to 86 /in /by

[RFI] A total of 86 people have died after a petrol tanker truck overturned and exploded in Niger state. Most of the victims were impoverished local residents who had rushed to scoop up the spilled petrol, local authorities said. The price of fuel in N...

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Has Reduced Petrol Imports – OPEC /in /by

[Daily Trust] The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecast global oil demand growth rate at 1.4 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2025, with a similar growth rate expected in 2026.

Central Africa: Rwanda Discovers 13 Oil Wells in Lake Kivu, Further Exploration Needed /in /by

[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali -- The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the discovery of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, marking a significant step in the country's pursuit of energy resources. The revelation was shared by RMB's CEO...

Central Africa: Rwanda Seeks Investors for Further Oil Exploration /in /by

[New Times] Rwanda seeks investors to take part in further oil exploration in Lake Kivu. A 2021-2022 2D seismic survey revealed that the lake has potential for hydrocarbon resources, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) announced on January 15.

Nigeria: We’re the Only Company That Publishes 100 Percent Account Statement – NNPCL to Nass /in /by

[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL), Mele Kyari has disclosed that the firm remains the only company in Nigeria that publishes 100% of its account on a yearly basis.