By Yunus Yusuf (News Agency of Nigeria) Africa stands at a critical juncture in the global energy landscape, rich in hydrocarbon reserves but burdened by energy poverty, foreign dependency, and the pressures of a shifting global energy paradigm. At the forefront of Africa’s strategy toContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has emphasised the need to align African engineering education with global standards, while adapting such standards to local realities. The society also called for greater investment in infrastructure, partnerships, and digital tools to bridge the gapContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for decisive and unified action to unlock the country’s vast natural gas reserves. He disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference hosted by Petroleum Technology Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) says its consistent presence at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has spurred over eight billion dollars in investments for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Its Chairman, Mr Wole Ogunsanya, disclosed this on Tuesday during the PETAN Luncheon and Panel Session heldContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged African nations to forge a united front in the battle against energy poverty across the continent. Lokpobiri made the call on Monday during the opening ceremony of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has announced the launch of the Vocational, Innovation, Business, and Empowerment Scheme (VIBES) for its more than 110 host and pipeline communities in Rivers. Dr Sophia Horsfall, General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, made the remark duringContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mrs Caroline Eboumbou, Chief Executive Officer of All On, says over 300 renewable energy professionals participated in the Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) Developer Forum in Abuja. Eboumbou, in a statement on Thursday, said the forum wasContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mrs Prisca Kanebi, Chairperson of the the Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE), says the institution is rebranding to become Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers. She said the move aims to enhance professionalism and growth in the oil and gas sector. NiPeTE Chairperson,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Mr Bashir Ojulari, new Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has pledged to attract sectoral investments worth 30 billion dollars and 60 billion dollars by 2027 and 2030 respectively. Ojulari said the company, under his stewardship, would raise crude oil production toContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) says the gas sector has attracted more than five billion dollars in new investments as at 2024. Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the NGA, disclosed this during a news conference on Saturday in Lagos, ahead of the 29th World Gas Conference (WGCContinue Reading
