Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Rigs Count Stagnates, Despite February Crude Production Growth

[This Day] Despite adding about 48,000 barrels per day in February, Nigeria's oil rigs count stagnated at 13 during the month, THISDAY analysis of the latest data released by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revealed.

Africa: Why France EACOP Case Might Embolden, Not Discourage, Activists

[African Arguments] Though the legal claim against TotalEnergies was dismissed on technicalities, it set some bold precedents.

Nigeria: Hope Rises for Nigeria As Shell Lifts Force Majeure On 250,000bpd Bonny Export Terminal

[This Day] The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) said it has lifted the force majeure on its 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) Bonny export terminal with effect from Wednesday, 15 March, 2023.

Congo-Kinshasa: Dilemma – Generate Oil Wealth or Combat Climate Change?

[DW] The Democratic Republic of Congo wants more money for climate projects. Otherwise, oil drilling could replace fishermen in the world's largest peat bog. And that could spell devastation for the environment.

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal – No Plan for Palliatives Yet for Nigerians – Govt

[Premium Times] Under the federal government's 2022 to 2023 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, a proposal of N3.3trillion was only made for fuel subsidy between January and June 2023.

Nigeria: Marginal Field – NUPRC to Ease Funding Challenges for Awardees

[Premium Times] "It is to provide platforms for strategic partnership/alliance between the awardees and the service providers..."