Nigeria’s focus on thieves misses metering miscalculations
The AG said this failure would have a “disastrous effect of capital flight and commercial fraud”.
Timipre Sylva
Buhari to launch northern Kolmani River development
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will attend a ceremony tomorrow marking the first oil development in northern Nigeria, at the Kolmani River field.
KBR, JGC and Technip Energies sign up to FEED on Nigeria’s first FLNG
UTM Offshore has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a floating LNG (FLNG) project offshore Nigeria.
Daewoo E&C wins quick fix contract for Kaduna plant
Daewoo E&C has signed up to work on a “quick fix project” at the Kaduna refinery, during a high-level Nigerian visit to South Korea.
Militants object to security contract handout in Nigeria
Nigeria’s attempts to tackle its oil theft problem have seen a new deal signed with a former leading militant – but the move has sparked protests.
Nigeria strikes deal to export LNG via Equatorial Guinea
Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding on processing gas for export at facilities in Equatorial Guinea.
IMF counsels end to subsidies, as Nigeria talks extensions
Nigeria is benefiting from higher oil prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, but its deficit will widen this year.
Buhari appoints NNPC board
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a board to oversee Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) Ltd.
NLNG breaks ground on Train 7
Nigeria LNG has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at Train 7, increasing capacity by around 35%.
NNPC, NCDMB sign on to Brass products plan
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC), the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Zed Energy have signed a shareholder deal on the Brass terminal.
Nigeria approves funding for Tecnimont refinery work
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved spending $1.5 billion to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery.
NNPC to supply gas to Moroccan plant in Akwa Ibom
Nigerian energy officials have visited Morocco in a show of support for an ammonia plant in Akwa Ibom State.
NNPC talks pipeline protection, maritime security
The Nigerian military has committed to providing “maximum security” for the country’s oil and gas assets.
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.
Nigeria commits to Brass methanol plan
The Nigerian government has signalled its support of the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Co. (BFPCL) 10,000 tonne per day methanol plant with a final investment decision (FID) ceremony.
Nigeria launches autogas push
Nigeria has launched a push to increase the use of autogas with a high-profile event in Abuja.
Nigeria eyes product pipe from Niger refinery
Nigeria has signed a deal with neighbouring Niger on petroleum products transportation and storage.
Nigeria gas network code into effect
The Nigeria Gas Transportation Network Code (NGTNC) is officially up and running.
Illicit fuel storage fire in Lagos extinguished
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has put out a fire at an illicit fuel storage depot at Oregun.
Mixed marginal field talk in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has denied reports that a new set of guidelines has been issued for marginal fields.
Nigeria puts its foot on the gas
While the big goal of tackling its sclerotic oil industry is still languishing, Nigeria has been racking up progress in its gas sector.
Nigeria seeks private sector support for gas infrastructure
Nigeria is taking steps to secure further public-private partnerships in order to develop infrastructure in the energy sector.