Category : Oil Gas


Energia Appoints Bashorun as CEO After COO Tenure

Energia Limited has named Oladimeji Bashorun as its new CEO, following his role as COO. With over 20 years in oil and gas, including stints at Shell and Sahara, he aims to drive operational excellence and growth.

PETAN Swears In New Executive Committee in Lagos

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has inaugurated its newly elected Executive Committee in Lagos, marking a leadership transition. The committee, led by Chairman Wole Ogunsanya, aims to advance local content and indigenous participat

SPL Breaks Ground on Utorogu Gas Plant in Delta

Southfield Petroleum Limited has commenced construction of a 200-300 MMSCFD gas processing plant in Utorogu, Delta State, supporting Nigeria's 'Decade of Gas' initiative and boosting domestic energy supply.

Nigeria's Crude Evacuation Crisis: Key to Higher Oil Output

Nigeria's oil sector faces critical inefficiencies in crude evacuation, hindering production and revenue. The Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline offers some relief but fails to address deeper structural issues like security risks and underinvestment.

Nigeria Among Top 10 African Countries with Lowest Petrol Prices

Nigeria has secured the 8th position among African countries with the lowest petrol prices in April 2026, according to Global Petrol Prices data. Despite this ranking, domestic fuel costs have risen significantly, with prices exceeding N1,200 per litre.

Nigeria Becomes Net Gasoline Exporter, Dangote Drives Shift

Nigeria has become a net exporter of gasoline for the first time in March, driven by increased output from the Dangote Refinery. Aliko Dangote also plans a pan-African IPO for the refinery, potentially reshaping African capital markets.

ESG: The Real Leadership Test in Nigeria's Oil and Gas

Nigeria's oil and gas industry faces a critical juncture as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles shift from compliance to a survival strategy. With global pressures and local demands, companies must embed ESG into operations to secure in

Stakeholders Back Tantita's Pipeline Security Role

Forensic experts and stakeholders have endorsed Tantita Security Services' role in pipeline protection, crediting coordinated surveillance with boosting oil production and revenue. They warned against fragmenting arrangements that could undermine gains.

Stakeholders Call for Partnerships in Oil Communities Under PIA

Stakeholders advocate for strategic partnerships between host communities, oil companies, regulators, and government to implement the Petroleum Industry Act effectively, emphasizing collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability in Bayelsa State.

PETAN: Quiet Engine of Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry

PETAN's Publicity Secretary Joan Faluyi highlights the association's role as a critical force in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, driving indigenous technical capabilities and operational execution beyond mere ownership.

NNPC Doubles Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased crude oil supply to Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 10 cargoes in March, though still below the 19 needed for optimal operations.

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦1,200/Litre

Dangote Refinery has reduced Premium Motor Spirit price by ₦75 to ₦1,200 per litre following a sharp decline in international crude oil prices. The move comes after geopolitical developments eased supply concerns.

NNPCL Exports Cawthorne Crude as Oil Hits $115

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited begins exporting its new Cawthorne crude grade to boost production and market competitiveness, while global oil prices soar due to geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

Dangote Cuts Petrol Price by N75 After Global Oil Drop

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed its N75 per litre petrol price increase, lowering the ex-gantry price to N1,200. The move follows a sharp decline in global crude oil prices, triggered by eased geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

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