NOG: Indigenous companies seek shorter procurement cycle, enabling environment

By Emmanuella Anokam Some indigenous oil and gas companies are seeking an enabling environment and shorter procurement cycle to actualise more sanctioned projects and quick implementation for economic development. The companies made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja at the just concluded 24thContinue Reading

Edo unveils 50 women mechanics trained in CNG vehicle conversion

By Nefishetu Yakubu No fewer than 50 women mechanics in Edo have received certification after a specialised training on converting petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the training was sponsored by Mrs Sandra Aguebor, Founder of Lady Mechanic Initiative, National AutomotiveContinue Reading

Oil & gas coy urges removal of bottlenecks hindering upstream investment

By Emmanuella Anokam Engr. Chichi Emenike, Acting Managing Director and Gas Asset Manager, Neconde Energy Limited (OML 42), has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the numerous bottlenecks obstructing investment in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. Emenike made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, while speaking to newsmen afterContinue Reading

Crossing River Niger, a milestone in AKK gas pipeline project – Oilserv

By Emmanuella Anokam Oilserv Limited, the contractor handling the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project, says the pipeline has successfully crossed the River Niger, using the Horizontal Directional Drilling special technique, minimising environmental impact. Dr Emeka Okwuosa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Oilserv Limited, said this in Abuja during a chat withContinue Reading

NMDPRA to issue lubricant importation licence to curb substandard products

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will begin the issuance of licence for lubricant importation to curb influx of substandard and counterfeit lubricants into the country. Mr Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday, at aContinue Reading