Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: To Ramp Up Oil Production, Govt Moves to Resolve Dispute Over Sale of $1.3bn ExxonMobil’s Assets

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government has met with a team from Seplat Energy, to resolve the stalemate arising from the proposed $1.3 billion ExxonMobil's oil asset sale which has now been held up for close to two years.

Kenya: President Ruto Dispells Raila Odinga’s Claims Over G-to-G Oil

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has hit told off his erstwhile rival Raila Odinga for casting aspersion on the government-to-government oil deal entered with Saudi Arabia saying the government is not transacting business on behalf of Ken...

Kenya: Ichung’wah Dismisses Raila Odinga Oil Dossier as ‘Hot Air’

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah has dismissed the dossier by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga on Government-to-Government (G to G) oil deal between Kenya, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirate...

Nigeria: Illegal Refining – Expert Laments Risks, Recommends Way Out

[Vanguard] Lagos-based Community and Environmental Safety Advocate, Juliet Chijioke-Churuba has lamented the debilitating effects of the growing practice of illegal refining in the country.

Kenya: Odinga Seeks Cancellation of G to G Oil Deal, Its Architects Sacked for Failing to Stabilize Fuel Prices

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has demanded the cancellation of the government-to-government deal claiming it's a scam that has created a breeding ground for corruption in the country.

Kenya: CS Chirchir Says Ann Njeri Forged Documents in Sh17 Billion Oil Saga

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says Ann Njeri Njoroge forged documents as she tried to lay claim to 93,000 metric tonnes of diesel from Saudi Arabia.

Uganda: TotalEnergies Says Uganda Key to Its Global Plan

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- TotalEnergies SE has highlighted Uganda's Tilenga project in the Albertine among its key assets for growth globally. The company already commenced drilling in Bulisa and Nwoya districts.

Uganda: Eacop Progress Highlights Impact Mitigation

[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is making remarkable progress, with construction activities advancing steadily and a steadfast commitment to minimizing its social, economic, and environmental...

Uganda: Legal Battle Brews Over Uganda’s Fuel Importation Deal

[Nile Post] In a legal showdown, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is gearing up to face off against petitioners in Machakos High Court's petition number E014 of 2023.

Kenya: EPRA to Announce New Fuel Prices Today

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is set to announce new fuel prices Tuesday with Kenyans expecting higher costs.