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Nigeria: Weak Regulatory Capacity, Bureaucratic Inefficiencies, Others Cloud Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Oil Industry – Report
[This Day] ·Stresses need for consistent policy execution, confidence-building
Nigeria: Army Dismantles 16 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, Arrests 23 Suspects in N’delta
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- In their determination to sustain the operational successes recorded against oil theft in the Niger Delta Region, troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have dismantled 16 illegal refining sites across the region.
Kenya: Former Eabl Executive Joel Kamau Transitions Into Oil and Gas Sector
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Seasoned fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) executive Joel Kamau has made a bold career move, transitioning from the alcoholic beverages sector into the oil and gas industry after a seven-year stint at East African Breweries Ltd (EABL).
Nigeria: Military Deactivates 42 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 42 Oil Thieves – DHQ
[Premium Times] The DHQ also said the troops recovered 117,395 litres of stolen crude oil, 22,050 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, 6,000 litres of Dual Purpose Kerosene and 8,060 litres of Premium Motor Spirit.
South Africa: Select Committee On Public Infrastructure Considers C-List Amendments to Marine Oil Pollution Bill
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency convened a significant dual-session meeting focused on two critical issues: finalising the C-list of the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Bill [B10B-2022] and scrutinising audit outcomes presented by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for the departments of Transport and Public Works and Infrastructure.
Nigeria: Strategic Collaboration With Ministry of Petroleum Will Accelerate Needed Results – Ojulari
[Vanguard] ...Lokpobiri pledges unwavering support and strategic guidance to deliver national mandate
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price
[Premium Times] Mr Chiejina explained that these price reductions reaffirm the company's commitment to providing high-quality petrol at affordable rates, benefiting consumers across the nation.
Ethiopia: Motri to Enforce Mandatory Digital Payment Across Fuel Stations
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has announced plans to implement mandatory digital payment systems at all fuel stations across the country, aiming to curb fuel fraud and contraband.
East Africa: Open Letter Urging Oman Govt to Stop Financial, Diplomatic Support for EACOP
[350Africa.org] Letter to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
East Africa: Chubb Becomes the 30th Major Insurer to Reject the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
[350Africa.org] Kampala, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) faces more challenges as Chubb, one of the world's largest fossil fuel insurers, confirmed it will not provide insurance coverage for the controversial project. This decision follows Chubb's updated conservation policy from April 2024.