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Aleto Gas Explosion: PLAN Advocates National Pipeline Database To Avert Disasters ……. Says 2026 NIPITEX Conference Holds Nov
Following the gas explosion that occurred in Aleto community, Eleme Local government area of Rivers State, the Pipeline Professionals Association of Nigeria (PLAN) has called for a national pipeline database to facilitate real-time incident reporting and prevent pipeline disasters. The Executive Secretary, PLAN, Dr. Izionworu Vincent, made the call during a visit to the community, to assess the devastation caused by the gas pipeline explosion.
NCDMB, Manufacturers Commit To Scale Up Local Oil And Gas Production Components
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has restated its commitment to scale up production of local oil and gas components, in direct partnership with in- country manufacturers. Recall that on July 7, 2022, the NCDMB commissioned a diverse oil industry team to develop a strategy for in-country manufacturing of pumps, valves, flanges, gaskets, bolts and nuts, metering solutions, and instrument fittings, and the team submitted its report on July 12, 2023.
Gas Explosion: NNPC Partners NMDPRA, Others To Mitigate Impact ……… As Expert Attributes Cause To Obsolete Pipeline
Sequel to the gas explosion at Aleto community, in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it is partnering the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), security agencies and local emergency officials to coordinate relief and assess the environmental and structural damage.
Hardship: NNPC Caps Petrol Retail Price At N1,350 For 30 Days
As part of Federal Government’s measures to cushion the impact of rising global crude oil prices on Nigerian households, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has agreed to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell the product at cost for 30 days.
Nigeria @ 66: ECN Reaffirms Committment To Nigeria’s Energy Transition
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the country’s energy transition, strengthening energy security and expanding access to clean energy as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The Commission said Nigeria’s energy future remains a national priority, stressing the need for sustained efforts to harness the country’s energy resources to drive economic growth, improve livelihoods and create new opportunities for citizens.
Channel 60% Operating Funds Into CapEx from 2027, NERC Orders Discos
The Trump administration is no friend of wind and solar. Axed subsidies and project suspensions have been the attitude towards those alternative forms of energy. Geothermal, however, is something else. The current Department of Energy is very much for it. In fact, it is so much for it that it funded an experiment that would show whether fracking technology could be used to generate geothermal anywhere in the world. Geothermal energy is, simply put, heat.
NGLPP: FG Targets 5m Households By 2030
The Federal Government has launched the State-Level Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder distribution programme targeting not less than 5 million Nigerian households by the year 2030. The programme under the Decade of Gas National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme (NGLPP) was created to transform Nigerian households through secure access to clean, affordable gas for cooking and economic growth.
‘Trans Niger Pipeline Records Zero Infraction ‘ ……..As FG Hits 99.2% OPEC Target
The Federal Government has intensified efforts towards reposition Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry for global competitiveness, aimed at strengthening regulation, professionalism and workforce standards across the sector. This was made known last week when the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) conferred fellowships, inducted professionals and inaugurated the governing boards of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN) in Abuja.
NUPRC Commits To Tackling Gas Seepage
Sequel to the gas seepage incident in Bille community, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers state, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has restated iits unwavering commitment to addressing the situation in line with established regulatory standards and global best practice.
Dangote Refinery Boosts PMS Supply To 40.1m p/d – NMDPRA
The Movement of Intellectuals for National Development (MIND) has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over what it describes as an evasive response to allegations concerning the treatment of Nigerian employees at TotalEnergies.
PETROAN Cautions On Risks Of P’Harcourt Refinery Shutdown
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) has expressed fears of rust, corrosion, abandonment, lack of lubrication, and eventual destruction of installed equipment at the PortHarcourt Refinery due to continued Shutdown. PETROAN said it would also result in rendering the entire revamp effort futile if urgent action is not taken.
Dangote Refinery Affirms 75m Litres PMS, 25m Litres Diesel Daily Supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has unveiled its Gas Master Plan 2026, targeting 10 billion cubic feet of daily gas production to drive industrialisation and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, at the Weekend.
NNPCL Unveils Gas Master Plan 2026 …….Targets 10bcf/day production
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has unveiled its Gas Master Plan 2026, targeting 10 billion cubic feet of daily gas production to drive industrialisation and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, at the Weekend.
Collective National Prosperity Is Our Driving Force ……… NNPCL
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s national mission, saying collective national prosperity shall be the driving force of the energy firm. In his New Year message to staff, tagged ‘We Achieved. We Drive The Future’, Ojulari set the tone for 2026 priorities reflecting on strong delivery despite global energy volatility.
Sugar Tax ‘ll Threaten Manufacturing Sector, Says CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that renewed calls for a sugar tax on non-alcoholic beverages could hurt Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, threaten jobs and slow the country’s fragile economic recovery.
Collective National Prosperity Is Our Driving Force - NNPCL
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s national mission, saying collective national prosperity shall be the driving force of the energy firm. In his New Year message to staff, tagged ‘We Achieved. We Drive The Future’, Ojulari set the tone for 2026 priorities reflecting on strong delivery despite global energy volatility.
Ikuru Town Issues Start-Up Grants, Packs To Skill Acquisition Graduands
As parts of efforts to enhance the livelihood of the people in the season of celebration, the Ikuru Town Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), has distributed christmas packages worth about N50m to the people of the trust. The condiments, including 10kg of rice, vegetable oil, tin tomato, and maggi cubes were distributed to over 2,500 households in Ikuru Town community.
NAFDAC Decries Circulation Of Prohibited Food Items In markets …….Orders Vendors’ Immediate Cessation Of Dealings With Products
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has asked companies in the oil and gas sector to undertake urgent review of salaries of their workers in view of the prevailing harsh economic conditions in the country.
NERC Sets December 31 For CSP Registration, Mandates N100,000 Non-refundable Registration Fee
Renewable energies are exploding in emerging economies as the economics of wind and solar make it the obvious choice in most national and regional contexts. What’s more, the rapidly changing economics of renewables are not just saving money for developing countries, they could soon be making money in considerable sums in many emerging economies.
Fuel Import Duty: PETROAN Fears Monopoly In Oil Market, Urges Regulatory Checks
Sequel to the newly introduced 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), have expressed fears of the upsurge of monopoly should local refineries not properly checked by regulators. PETROAN called on regulatory agencies including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) to be on red alert against monopoly, as not regulating the sector properly might harm the market.
NCDMB/Renaissance/PETAN Engage 100 Youths In Graduate Internship Programme
The world’s largest international oil firms are ramping up production even as crude prices have weakened this year and global supply growth continues to outpace the demand increase, setting the stage for a glut in the coming months.
CSS Okuru-Ama Wins 2025 total/elf book reading competition
The Deputy Managing Director, Joint Venture Asset (JVA), TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, Olivier Cassassoles, has stated that reading, for students, is more than preparation for exams; as it is a gateway to new worlds, cultures and ideas, emphasising that each book is a passport to empathy, critical thinking, and self-expression.
Indigenous Operators Produce 30% Of National Crude Output ……. NUPRC ….As Commissioned Otakikpo Export Terminal Boasts 750,000 Barrels Storage Capacity - :::…The Tide News Online:::…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Sahara Group, Eroton Exploration & Production Company, and Bilton Energy Limited have jointly commissioned the nation’s first wholly owned 2.2-million-barrel capacity Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel. The vessel, named Cawthorne, is designed to drive sustained oil production, enhance crude export reliability, and bolster Nigeria’s energy security and sustainability.
GEIL To Unveil $400m Indigenous Crude Oil Terminal in Rivers
Petroleum Tanker Drivers(PTD), an affiliate union of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers(NUPENG), has disowned a group parading itself as the ‘PTD Elders Forum’ amid a feud with Dangote Refinery. The drivers from across the Kaduna, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Warri zones, during a Press Briefing, at the Weekend, described members of the said forum as fake impostors with no recognition under PTD or NUPENG constitutions and hired to wreck havoc on the union.
Afam 2 Power Plant Adds 160MW To National Grid, says Sahara Group
The House of Representative on Petroleum Resources (downstream), has pledged to intervene in the ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), warning that mishandling the issue could destabilize the downstream sector. Chairman of the Committee, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, gave the assurance at the close of a three-day retreat, in Lagos, at the Weekend.
NLNG Bags Best Corporate Training Partner Award ……….Says Over 400 Nigerians Undergoing Training
The award was presented at the 4th Edition of the OGTAN Human Capital Development (HCD) Awards, held in Lagos. In a Statement issued by the NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, in PortHarcourt, at the Weekend, the award recognises NLNG’s longstanding commitment to workforce development, skills transfer, and capacity building within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Ogbe Urges Nigerian Coys To Seek Deep Water Opportunities
The Lagos State Government says it is fully prepared to host the forthcoming international boat race, assuring participants and residents of adequate safety on waterways. The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Emmanuel Oluwadamilola, while speaking to Newsmen, at the Weekend, said the state had over the years invested heavily in safety infrastructure to secure its waterways.
PTD Declares Planned Nationwide Strike Reckless, Destabilising … As NUPENG Begins Strike Today
As the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) kicks-off the planned nationwide strike today, the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) has condemned the move describing it as “reckless and destabilizing” actions that threaten the nation’s oil and gas sector. The PTD made the remark in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Warri PTD, Chief Blessing Dafinone, and Comrade Joseph Dagogo-Jack, Port Harcourt PTD.
PH Refinery Yet To Commence Bulk Sales - NNPCL
The Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC) is yet to begin bulk sales of its products as essential processes are still being finalised. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, made this known in a statement, Friday.
TotalEnergies Organises Book Reading Event For Students
In cognizance of the value of reading in educational, career and knowledge pursuits, TotalEnergies Joint Venture(JV) Asset has committed itself to instilling the habit in students of secondary schools to enable them succeed in their academic pursuits and become good leaders of tommorow. This, it is achieving through its Annual Book Reading and Open Day programme.
We Are Committed To Combating GBV -RSG
Rivers State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening laws and policies that would help in combating Gender Based Violence(GBV) in the state. It said it would collaborate with the ActionAid Nigeria and Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) to enhance support services for survivors, promote community awareness and education, provide shelters as well as counselling for victims. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Hon.
Dangote’s Petrol Production’ll Bring Employment Opportunities – NUPENG
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed delight over the commencement of operation by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical as it will create employment opportunities for Nigerian citizens. The General Secretary, NUPENG, Labi Olawale, who stated this in a Congratulatory Letter to the President/Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, expressed hopes that the feat would also bring about growth in the oil sector.
RSG Commits To Revamp Rehabilitation Homes
Rivers State Government has promised to revamp the different Rehabilitation Homes in the State for the overall social and mental well-being of the vulnerables. The Commissioner, Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Arugu Ilamu, made the promise during his official tour of the state-owned rehabilitation facilities including the Rehabilitation Centre, Iriebe, Motherless Babies Home, Remand Home and Safe Home, in Borikiri, Port Harcourt, recently.
PH Refinery ’ll Meet Aug Deadline - IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced the Port Harcourt Refinery’s readiness to meet its August deadline for the production of petroleum products. The association also revealed that the refinery, upon operation, would supply 10 to 12 million liters of petrol to marketers.
Energy Bank: APPO Tasks Member Countries On Financial Obligations
Ahead the inauguration of the Africa Energy Bank in September, to be hosted in Abuja, Nigeria, the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has called on member countries to fulfill their financial obligations towards establishing the Bank.
UNIPORT Honours Prof Ebeku
The Management and Staff of the Law Faculty, University of Port Harcourt, have honoured Professor Kaniye Ebeku for instituting an academic award for the overall best graduating student of the faculty. This unanimous decision was reached at the Law Faculty Meeting held at the Faculty Board Room, UNIPORT, at the Weekend.
REA Signs MoU On 1,265 Megawatts Renewable Energy
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with five private developers to deliver 1,265 megawatts (MW) of Renewable Energy projects across Nigeria. The deal, signed last Thursday, was aimed at electrifing rural and peri-urban communities, promoting economic growth and improving the living standards of its citizens.
PH To Get Two CNG Refuelling Stations, Vehicle Conversion Parks
Rivers State Capital, Port Harcourt, is set to have two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations as well as two Vehicle Conversion Parks.
PH Refinery: NNPCL Signs Agreement For 100,000bpd-Capacity Facility Construction
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has announced the signing of an agreement with African Refinery for a share subscription agreement with Port-Harcourt Refinery. The agreement would see the co-location of a 100,000bpd refinery within the Port-Harcourt Refinery complex. This was disclosed in a press statement on the company’s official X handle detailing the nitty-gritty of the deal.
NSCDC’s Anti-Vandal Squad Uncovers Artisanal Refinery In Rivers Community
The Anti-Vandal Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command, has uncovered yet another local refinery situated at Adobi-Akwa settlement in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The State Commandant, Basil Igwebueze, disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after the tour of the Illegal site.
PENGASSAN Harps On PIA Implementation, Re-Orientation To Redeem Nigeria
Saddened by the myriad challenges plaguing most oil and gas host communities, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called for the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to further address the issues and ease the relationship between oil companies and host communities. PENGASSAN also said the Nigerian nation needed a re-orientation to be able to tackle the numerous challenges bedeviling it.
Stakeholders Blame Western Banks For Environmental Degradation In N’Delta ...Want Punishment For Defaulters
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have blamed Western banks for funding the activities of multi-national oil companies for oil exploration in the Niger Delta, resulting in environmental degradation. The Stakeholders, including traditional rulers, also faulted community leaders of compromise due to what he described as poverty and the “divide-and-rule” strategy used by the oil companies.
Oil Dealers Project Fall In Fuel Price
Oil Dealers have said the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, may be reduced in filling stations operated by independent marketers this week, following the massive imports of PMS by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Operators in the downstream oil sector confirmed to newsmen, Weekend, that several cargoes imported by NNPCL had arrived in Nigeria, and some of them were currently discharging at the ports.
Belemaoil Commits To Host Communities’ Dev ...Inaugurates Trustees Board
Belemaoil Producing Limited has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the development of host communities in the impacted areas of its operations. The company has consequently inaugurated the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDT) Board of Trustees, an act aimed at addressing the development needs of impacted communities in the oil-producing areas.
‘Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production’ll Recover By 2025’ ... As Economy Expects Growth Rate Of 3.7%
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s crude oil production will recover between 2024 and 2025 It also said the Nigerian economy is expected to grow from 2.9 percent in 2023 to an average rate of 3.7 percent between 2024 to 2025. The Bank, however, said the expected recovery would still be below assigned quota figures from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Join Labour’s Planned Strike
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has directed its members to commence full mobilisation to ensure compliance with the directive of the Nigerian labour unions to embark on an indefinite strike. NUEE gave the directive in a statement signed by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, urging its members to comply with the directive and stop work from the early hours of Tuesday.
NAOC Sale: PENGASSAN, NUPENG Threaten Service Withdrawal
Sequel to the sale of the Nigeria Agip Oil Company and Eni Nigeria to Oando Plc, members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) Workers have threatened withdrawal of their services from offices and offshore/field locations. The threat came from oil and gas workers in the PENGASSAN branch in Mobil, Chevron, NUPENG, Total Energies and Shell companies.
Illegal Bunkering, Big Issue -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has described oil bunkering as a big issue that needs to be addressed. Speaking on Wednesday, when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the Governor said the fight against economic sabotages, criminal damage of pipelines and theft through illegal bunkery of petroleum products requires the support of the Nigerian Airforce.
Navy, NSCDC Synergise To Curb Oil Theft
The Nigerian Navy has expressed its readiness to effectively strengthen ties with the Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State, in combating vandalism of oil pipelines and illegal dealings in petroleum products in the State. The Commandant, NSCDC, Rivers State, Basil Igwebueze, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder, Commodore Igbo DSS PSC FSI FDC, at the Naval Base, Port Harcourt.
‘Crude Destruction, Disfavour To Nigeria’s Economy’
The burning and wasting of stolen crude oil has been said to be a disfavor to the country’s economy. Such crude could be used to generate funds that would build infrastructures and thereby better the lives of the people. The Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), Chima Williams, stated this while commenting on the conduct of Nation’s security operatives in their efforts to stall oil theft ravaging the Niger Delta region in recent times.
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