Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

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.

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account

[Premium Times] President Tinubu said the order is meant to safeguard and enhance oil and gas revenues for the federation, curb wasteful spending, eliminate duplicative structures in the sector and redirect resources for the benefit of the Nigerian peo...

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Executive Order That Slashes NNPC’s Revenue, Directs Remittance to Federation Account

[Premium Times] NNPC Limited will no longer collect and manage the 30 per cent Frontier Exploration Fund.

Nigeria: Firm Emerges Oil, Gas Local Content Company of 2025

[This Day] Green Energy international Limited has been named the oil and gas local content company of the year 2025 by Leadership Newspapers.