Africa: The Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter Publishes Its First Report to Baseline, Prioritize and Track Progress on Emissions Reduction
[Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter] The Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) today published its Baseline Report, setting a foundation to help prioritize and track progress on emissions reductions made by the 54 oil and gas companies - representing almost 45 % of the global oil production, that have signed up to the Charter's ambitions.
Uganda: 15 Activists Arrested in Kampala Over Anti-Oil Pipeline Protest
[Nile Post] Police in Kampala have arrested 15 activists who were protesting outside Parliament on Monday against Uganda's ongoing oil developments.
Nigeria: Dangote, NNPCL, Marketers Should Settle Differences Immediately
[Daily Trust] In the past couple of weeks, the continuing disagreements between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) sunk to new lows with threats of litigation and yet another increase in the price of petroleum products in the country.
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike – We Need More Prayers to Avert Famine, Mbaka Warns
[Vanguard] The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has expressed deep concern over the rising fuel prices in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for prayers to mitigate the potential risks associated with escalating costs.
Egypt: Petroleum Ministry – UEG Looking Forward to Boosting Production
[Egypt Online] Song Yu, Executive Chairman United Energy Group (UEG), asserted that the company is committed to working in Egypt and is looking forward to intensifying excavation programs to boost production.
Africa: Petroleum Min. Meets Honeywell Middle East, Africa Region President
[Egypt Online] Khaled Hashem, President of Honeywell in the Middle East and Africa region, said the company finalized the feasibility study of a project for producing sustainable aviation fuel in Egypt in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Nigeria: CSOs Seek End to Petrol Importation
[Leadership] A coalition of civil society organisations has called for the end of importing petroleum products to support the country's local refineries.
Nigeria: Prof Kailani Condemns Calls to Remove NNPCL Chief Mele Kyari
[Leadership] Director General of the Confederation of All Progressive Congress (APC) Support Groups, Engr. Prof. Muhammad Kailani criticised calls for removing Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari, suggesting monopolistic interests drive them.
Africa: COP29 Officials Facilitate Fossil Fuel Talks for Fake Investor During Undercover Investigation
[Global Witness] The Azerbaijan COP29 team charged with leading this year's global UN climate talks helped facilitate discussions about fossil fuel deals at the annual conference, an undercover investigation by Global Witness can reveal.
Nigeria: Federal Govt Slashing Oil Project Timelines, Cut Industry Costs By 40%
[Leadership] The Nigerian government is working to slash oil project timelines and cut industry costs by 40 per cent through new executive orders signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.