Seplat’s Roger Brown sets out his thinking on Nigeria
The Africa E&P Summit taking place on the 22nd and 23rd September will see Ed Reed engaged in a fireside chat with Seplat’s CEO, Roger Brown.
Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)
Nigeria’s PIA under the microscope
Nigeria has passed its Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), marking a major step in the country’s push to become more attractive as a destination.
Buhari sets Nigeria on course for petroleum transition
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a steering committee to oversee the enacting of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Differences emerge on PIB spending plans
Nigeria’s two houses have passed versions of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) but various groups remain unhappy, highlighting the challenges for the legislation ahead of presidential approval.
Nigeria’s PIB heralds progress for royalty payments
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) in a bid to draw in more investment, from foreign and domestic sources.
PIB fails to regain investor enthusiasm
Nigeria’s plans to overhaul its exploration and production sector through the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) fall short, according to Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel.
Wike calls for 10% host share in PIB
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has called for a 10% allocation for host communities in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
Nigeria plans contract reforms in bid to cut upstream costs
Nigeria has launched an exercise to cut upstream production costs, with an eye on securing the country’s energy future.
Osinbajo hails expected cost cuts under PIB
A number of Nigerian voices have come out in support of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) this week.
Nigeria’s PIB heads to legislature once more
Legislators in the Nigerian Senate have pledged to break the “jinx” around the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and bring about reforms in the oil sector.
Nigeria talks tough on production costs
Nigeria will cut production costs to $10 per barrel by the end of 2021, Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) managing director Mele Kyari has said.
Nigeria feels the pinch
Nigeria is under particular strain as a result of the low oil price crisis, industry participants said during a webinar, demonstrated by a government decision to plan for $20 per barrel oil.