Nigeria: Tinubu Condoles NNPCL Over Helicopter Crash, Directs Expanded Search Mission/in /by
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has directed an intensification of search and rescue for passengers of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima on Thursday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
Uganda: Bobi Urges Public Caution in Wake of Kigogwa Tanker Tragedy/in /by
[Nile Post] His comments came in response to the tragic incident in Kigogwa along the Kampala-Bombo road, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people.
Nigeria: Crude Oil – Why Niger Delta Region Must Adopt Cleaner Energy/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Niger Delta region has continued to suffer environmental challenges as a result of oil production in communities across the region.
Nigeria: FG Bans Export of LPG As Price Continues to Soar/in /by
[Vanguard] The Federal Government on yesterday banned the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) produced in country as prices continue to spike.
Liberia: Who Is Trying to Influence Oil Block Bid for Nigerian Businessman Eze?/in /by
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- In early October, Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), extended an invitation to international oil and gas investors during her address at the prestigious Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2024. Speaking with confidence, Dennis emphasized that Liberia is "ready for business," assuring the global community that the country is eager to unlock its vast oil potential.
Malawi: Fuel Crisis – Govt Criticized for Overreliance On Repetitive Short-Term Strategies/in /by
[Nyasa Times] As Malawi grapples with ongoing fuel shortages, financial experts are raising serious concerns about the government's handling of the crisis, labeling it a "joke" amid worsening conditions. This follows a recent government press briefing addressing the fuel supply issues.
Malawi: Govt Says It Has Secured $21.5m and Allocated It to Tackle Fuel Crisis Amid Public Frustration/in /by
[Nyasa Times] In a bid to alleviate the ongoing fuel crisis, the Malawian government has announced the allocation of $21.5 million to fuel importers, including the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) and Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL).
South Africa: South Africa’s Massive Sasol Petrochemical Plant Faces Serious Challenges – New Report/in /by
[The Conversation Africa] The giant Secunda complex of Sasol, South Africa's biggest chemicals and energy company, provides the fundamental ingredients to South Africa's petrochemical sector. It produces petrochemicals, plastics, chemicals essential to key industries such as agriculture (fertilisers) and mining (explosives), and 30% of the country's liquid fuels. These value chains are very important to the economy. In 2021, this output accounted for 2.6% of GDP directly and 5.2% indirectly.
Nigeria: NUPRC Blocks Shell’s $2.4bn Asset Sale, Approves $1.2bn Exxon-Seplat Deal/in /by
[Daily Trust] Nigeria has blocked Shell's sale of its entire onshore and shallow-water oil operations, but approved a similar deal by Exxon Mobil, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission said on Monday.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery – NNPCL’s Delivers First Supply Under Naira-for-Crude Sale Agreement/in /by
[Vanguard] THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received four cargoes of crude oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL under the naira-for-crude sale agreement.