Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Takes Delivery of Over 2,000 CNG Trucks for Fuel Distribution /in /by

[Vanguard] THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken delivery of more than 2,000 Compressed Natural gas, CNG trucks and ready for nationwide distribution of petroleum products to end-users.

Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale – NNPC /in /by

[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has ruled out sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant.

Angola: Taxi Strike Over Fuel Hike Spurs Deadly Riots in Angolan Capital /in /by

[RFI] At least five people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Luanda after a taxi strike over fuel prices turned violent. Shops were looted, cars were damaged and large parts of Angola's capital came to a standstill.

Angola: 4 Killed in Angolan Fuel Hike Protests /in /by

[Daily Trust] Shots rang out as Angola's capital was gripped by a second day of looting on Tuesday, after at least four people were killed and scores arrested when violence erupted during a strike against a fuel price hike.

Kenya: Cabinet Moves to Cede State Dominance On Kenya Pipeline /in /by

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cabinet has approved the partial privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), paving the way for Kenyans to buy shares in the firm.

Nigeria: Govt to Deploy Technology to Stop Tankers’ Explosions /in /by

[Daily Trust] Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has noted the need to integrate technology in fire prevention, detection, and response in the country.

Kenya: Judges Reject Petroleum Firm’s Bid to Strike Out an Appeal in High-Stakes Arbitration Case /in /by

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by Oilfields Engineering and Supplies Ltd to strike out a notice of appeal filed by Zakhem International Construction Ltd in a high-profile arbitration dispute, ruling that the intended ap...

Uganda: Uganda’s Petroleum Development ‘Not a Local Government Thing’ /in /by

[Independent (Kampala)] For a long time, petroleum (oil and gas) host districts have been clamoring for budget allocation to participate in oil activities as provided for under the petroleum policy. In spite of the loud cry, the 2025/2026 budget did no...

Egypt: ‘Ajiba for Petroleum’ Succeeds in Bringing the ‘Arcadia-28’ Well Into Production /in /by

[Egypt Online] As part of the implementation of the first strategic pillar of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, aimed at maximizing local production of petroleum resources, companies in the sector continue their diligent efforts to incre...