By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, the oil-rich creeks of the Niger Delta symbolised both Nigeria’s economic lifeline and one of its gravest national security challenges. Vast mangrove forests concealed illegal refineries, crude oil thieves and armed criminal networks that siphoned national wealth, devastated the environmentContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH says it has recorded significant operational successes in the fight against crude oil theft, piracy and kidnapping across Bayelsa waterways under Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS)Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army has dislodged oil thieves from the Adibawa oil well area and concluded plans to permanently deploy personnel to prevent resurgence of illegal refining and crude oil theft.Continue Reading
The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says crude oil thieves in the Niger Delta have changed tactics, forcing security forces to adapt operations to counter emerging threats to Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure.Continue Reading
The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), has recorded major operational successes in the last one year, significantly degrading crude oil theft, illegal refining and sea robbery across the Niger Delta.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army has adopted a multi-pronged strategy anchored on sustained patrols, intelligence-led operations and community ownership to tackle oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger DeltaContinue Reading
The Emadeb Energy Group has presented the first oil from the Ibom Field, PPL 236, to Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom during a visit in Uyo, the state capital. The visit was aimed at presenting the first oil from the Ibom Field and discussing potential collaboration opportunities betweenContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu, Chairman, House Committee on Regional Development and Amnesty Programme, says coordinated efforts by key stakeholders under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration have led to drastic reduction in oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Dibiagwu stated this while featuring at the News Agency ofContinue Reading
The Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) has announced the achievement of first oil from the Ibom Field (PPL 236), marking another milestone in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry. Adebowale Olujimi, CEO, Emadeb E&P in a statement said that following sustained investment, technical rigour andContinue Reading
Turnaround By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a significant turnaround. It said Crude oil losses from theft and metering issues had fallen to their lowest levels in nearly 16 years. According to the Commission, daily losses in JulyContinue Reading
