By Emmanuella Anokam Nigeria’s Folashade Adekeye has emerged Chairperson, Forum of the Directors of Oil and Gas Training and Vocational Education Institutes of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO). Adekeye, who is the Director, NNPC Academy, took over from the former chairperson, Mr Abdelkader Guenone, the Managing Director of theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The leadership of students and youths unions have called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the acting Principal of Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Dr Samuel Onoji, as the substantive Principal of the institute. The unions’ appeal was conveyed in a letter addressed to the president and co-signedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has urged Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) Council members to invest more in cutting-edge gas processing facilities in the country. The Minister said this on Friday at the ongoing retreat and governing council meeting forContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says the country’s gas sector is now well positioned to help businesses in the country generate more revenue. The Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, said this when he spoke with newsmen on Wednesday in Owerri. HeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Managing Director of Oilserv Engineering Limited, Mr Nnanna Anyanwu, has reiterated the company’s resolve to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s transition to cleaner fuel. Anyanwu said this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists on the sideline of the inauguration of the Assa Gas Process Treatment Facility inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated three critical gas infrastructure projects in Imo and Delta to drive the country’s gas sector. President Bola Tinubu, while inaugurating the projects virtually, expressed delight and congratulated Nigerians for the achievements recorded within months of his administration. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Tuesday announced the commencement of the 2024 oil block licensing round. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, announced this at the Miami, Florida International Roadshow for the 2024 licensing round, hosted by the NUPRC, in collaboration with PetroleumContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P Ltd.) and Natural Oilfield Services Ltd. (NOSL) have announced the successful commencement of oil production at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13 in Akwa Ibom State. The NNPC E&P Ltd. is an NNPC Ltd’s flagship upstream subsidiary,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and First Exploration & Production Limited (First E&P) Joint venture (JV) have donated N53 million to some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the country. The NNPC Ltd. said the donation was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. MrContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has led delegates to the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas U.S., to discuss sustainable energy solutions for Africa’s future. Mr Kevin Nwanze, Executive Secretary, PETAN, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. NwanzeContinue Reading
