Nigeria: Ex-Senator Lists Role in Resource Control Struggle, Warns Against Akwa Ibom Losing Oil Wells
[Premium Times] Mr Akpanudoedehe revisited the 76 oil wells controversy, accusing a federal committee of compromise, warning Governor Eno against losing the wells.
East Africa: Eacop Project Hailed for Prioritizing Environmental Conservation
[Daily News] Tanga -- THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has been praised for prioritising environmental conservation at all stages of the project's implementation, particularly the protection of biodiversity in all areas along the pipeline route.
Africa: June Take-Off of Energy Bank Raises Africa’s Oil and Gas Future
[Daily Trust] Last week's handover of the $5billion African Energy Bank Headquarters in Abuja, represents a significant milestone and historic match to energy security and sustainability in Africa.
Nigeria: Presidency Slams PENGASSAN Over Criticism of Tinubu’s Executive Order On NNPCL Revenue
[Leadership] The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order halting revenue deductions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other agencies, insisting that the directive was rooted in constitutional provisions and not in violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Nigeria: Lagos Consumes More Fuel Than 11 Nigerian States Combined – Report
[This Day] Abuja -- In line with its status as Nigeria's commercial nerve centre, data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has shown that Lagos state consumes more petrol than the combined total of 11 states in the country.
Nigeria: NDPA – Infrastructure Stability Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Potential
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has emphasised that safeguarding existing oil and gas infrastructure remains one of the most effective strategies for strengthening national revenue, improving macroeconomic stability, and accelerating sustainable development across Nigeria.
Nigeria: Eatl, NUPRC’s Joint Move to Curb Oil Losses, Boost Revenue
[This Day] Nigeria recorded a major win in its efforts to curb oil losses, increase federation's revenue and boost local technically capacity with the successful execution of pioneering gravimetric flow metering calibration facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant milestone in the country's drive to boost transparency and accountability in crude oil production, writes Peter Uzoho
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 for it.
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.