Shell’s fourth-quarter net profit fell by 11% to $3.3 billion, missing analyst expectations of $3.5 billion, the lowest since early 2021, as weaker oil prices weighed on earnings. Losses in its chemicals and products unit were larger than expected, while integrated gas and marketing profits also lagged forecasts. Despite the shortfall, the company maintained its …
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has called for support of the African Energy Bank (AEB), saying it would not only boost energy self-sufficiency but also guarantee economic sovereignty, industrialization, and inclusive growth on the continent. Lokpobiri stressed that for Africa to build its energy future, it must stem from conscious …
There are concerns that Nigeria may lose about 6.75 million barrels of crude oil in February as Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) embarks on turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. In a statement released on Sunday, February 1, Shell said it has commenced turnaround maintenance on the vessel …
Oando Plc posted a significantly higher income tax credit of ₦226.1 billion in 2025 from ₦163.7 billion the previous year, amid concerns over the company's weaker operations and financial position. A review of its 2025 audited financial statement released on Sunday, February 1, shows that the tax credit boosted Oando’s profit for the year, despite …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has launched its Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, aimed at accelerating gas production and attracting billions of dollars in new investments across the oil and gas value chain. The gas master plan, tagged NGMP 2026, was formally unveiled on Friday, January 30, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its capacity to supply massive volumes of petroleum products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and aviation fuel, effectively positioning itself to meet and exceed Nigeria’s total domestic demand. In an update shared on Thursday, January 29, the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery said it can …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reassured its commitment to transparency and adoption of merit-based procedures for the emergence of winners of oil and gas blocks in the ongoing 2025 licensing bid round. This was part of the message from the Commission during the 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Bid Webinar held on Wednesday, January …
Shipping data shows that Indian diesel exports to West Africa have reached a record high, driven by the European Union’s new restrictions on fuel refined from Russian crude oil. At the same time, Turkey’s diesel exports to the EU have slowed, reshaping intercontinental oil flows and forcing refiners to seek new markets. The European Union …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦799 from ₦699, reflecting a ₦100 increase. Also, the refinery’s distribution partners, such as MRS retail outlets, are now selling at ₦839 per litre, a ₦100 increase from ₦739 previously. This was announced in …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said its collaboration with Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), through a joint venture (JV) agreement, is targeted at ramping up oil production to 146,000 barrels per day (bpd) to boost national revenue, energy security and create jobs. The national oil firm stated this while congratulating Chevron Nigeria on …
