Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Executive Secretary, NCDMB Appointed to African Petroleum Producers’ Board /in /by

[Premium Times] By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria's representative on the Board of the 18-member continental body, which has its headquarters at Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

West Africa: Nigeria’s Crude Export to US Hit Highest Level in 6 Years /in /by

[Leadership] The Energy Information Administration (IEA) has reported that US crude and fuel inventories all fell last week, while crude imports from Nigeria hit their highest level in nearly six years.

Nigeria: Dearth of Facilities, Apathy Impede CNG Adoption /in /by

[Leadership] Almost two years after the federal government initiated moves for Nigerian motorists to adopt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative to petrol, it is yet to receive nationwide patronage.

South Africa: EFF Vs Fuel Levy Increase – – Court Challenge Tests Legality of Fiscal Decisions /in /by

[Daily Maverick] The EFF has filed an urgent court bid to block Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's fuel levy hike, arguing it is irrational, economically harmful and unlawfully implemented. This is not just the EFF showing commitment to its stance aga...

Africa: Dangote Refinery Has Capacity to Meet West Africa’s Petroleum Needs – Dangote /in /by

[Leadership] Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group has said that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is fully equipped to meet the petroleum needs of Nigeria and the entire West African region.

Nigeria: IOC Not Exiting Nigeria – Presidency /in /by

[Vanguard] The Presidency says contrary to views in certain quarters, the International Oil Companies (IOC) are not exiting the country, rather they are rebalancing and refocusing on deep water.

Nigeria: Serap Sues NNPCL for Refusing to Account for ‘Missing N500bn Oil Money’ /in /by

[Premium Times] SERAP is also asking the court to "direct and compel the NNPCL to invite appropriate anticorruption agencies to investigate the spending...

Ghana: Piac Urges Govt to Revive Struggling Upstream Petroleum Sector /in /by

[Ghanaian Times] The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the government to take decisive steps to revive Ghana's struggling upstream petroleum sector.