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

Africa requires consistent policies, political will to de-risk gas projects – FG

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has underscored the need to de-risk African gas pipeline projects through consistent policies, investor-friendly frameworks and stronger political will. Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), made this known in Abuja at the 2025 edition of the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS).Continue Reading

Petroleum producers decry infrastructure, technology gap in gas market integration

By Emmanuella Anokam The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has identified lack of finance, technological infrastructure and foreign over-dependency, as critical challenges facing the African energy markets integration. Dr Farouk Omar, Secretary-General of APPO, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2025. Omar saidContinue Reading

Mobility-CNG supply framework guarantees steady autogas supply – P-CNGI

By Emmanuella Anokam The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) says the Mobility-CNG Supply Framework will ensure affordable, uninterrupted and adequate autogas supply to end-users in the country. Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director, P-CNGI, said this during the unveiling/implementation of the Mobility-CNG Supply Framework, in Abuja. The framework is beingContinue Reading