The indigenous energy firm says plans are underway to supply processed gas to NLNG Seplat Energy PLC, a Nigerian independent energy company, says it has achieved first gas at its 300 million Standard Cubic Feet per day (MMscfd) ANOH gas plant located in the Niger Delta. In a statement released on Tuesday, January …
Between late 2025 and early 2026, the Nigerian petrol market has begun to gradually feel what seems like the effect of deregulation, with the rising competition among marketers triggered by the entry of Dangote Refinery. The 650,000 barrels per day refinery, which began operations in 2024, has significantly ramped up production, challenging the long-standing import-based …
Nigeria’s oil production (including crude oil and condensate) dropped to 1.544 million barrels per day (bpd) in December from 1.599 million bpd in November. This reflects a 3.44 per cent decline on a month-on-month basis. This was revealed in the latest Crude Oil and Condensate data 2025 released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission …
The average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, rose by 20.42 per cent month-on-month from 52.9 million litres per day in November to 63.7 million litres per day in December 2025. On a year-on-year basis, it reflected a 21.8 per cent surge from 52.3 million litres per day recorded in …
The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to intensify stakeholder engagement to boost Nigeria’s non-oil revenue base and reduce dependence on crude oil earnings. The decision followed deliberations at the Council’s 156th meeting, held virtually on Thursday and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Shettima urged faster movement toward a non-oil economy driven by competitive …
In a bid to sustain daily delivery of 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, across Nigeria, Dangote Refinery has begun 24-hour loading operations. This shift is part of the refinery’s efforts to eliminate the long-standing issue of fuel scarcity in Nigeria by ensuring that the facility's optimal production levels are …
Oil prices dropped from multi-month highs on Thursday, while gold retreated from record levels after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a step back from potential military action against Iran, easing demand for safe-haven assets. Brent crude futures fell 3.3% to $64.32 a barrel, down from $66.82 a day earlier, as Trump said killings in Iran’s …
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the Federal Government will enforce the “Drip or Drop” principle enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to ensure the timely utilisation of oil and gas assets by licensed operators. Lokpobiri stated this during the pre-bid conference for the 2025 licensing round held …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have strengthened their partnership aimed at boosting revenue collection for the Federation. The decision was taken on Monday, when the new NUPRC Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, visited the NRS Chairman, Zacc Adedeji, at the corporate headquarters of the tax agency in Abuja. …
Savannah Energy has confirmed the completion of a deal that allows NIPCO to raise its ownership stake in the company to 26.5 per cent. This follows the conclusion of regulatory consultations and the entry into a relationship agreement between the two firms. The British independent energy firm disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, …
