The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has asked the Federal Government to make petrol available at the official pump price of 180/litre, saying Nigerians cannot continue to pay for the product at higher prices. In a New Year message made available to our correspondent in Abuja, the labour union stated that the year 2022 was quite challenging on virtually all …

Oil marketers on Sunday said that the Federal Government should evacuate and dispense the products currently trapped in the depots which were shut down recently by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Marketers said that the products should be dispensed at the regulated rate of N148/litre to help address the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (popularly called …

The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) , to suspend the planned auction of Oil Mining Licence (OML) 11 for $250 million when it has been bidded for $1 billion. At the plenary on Wednesday, the House “urge the Federal Government, particularly the NPDC, to suspend the planned auction and sale …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the Mini Bid Round 2022, through which seven offshore blocks covering an area of approximately 6,700 square kilometres in water depths of 1,150 metres to 3,100 metres will be on offer. According to a statement by NUPRC’s Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Mini Bid Round is an opportunity to spur new …

Savannah Energy PLC, a British independent energy company, has entered into a share purchase agreement with PETRONAS International Corporation Limited to acquire PETRONAS’ entire oil and gas business in South Sudan. This came through the acquisition of Petronas Carigali Nile Limited at US$1.25 billion, subject to certain completion adjustments. The transaction consideration is expected to be financed through a combination …

Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focuses on the delivery of projects that matter in Africa, has announced the completion of its acquisition of ExxonMobil’s entire upstream and midstream asset portfolio in Chad and Cameroon. The deal includes the operators of the upstream assets (through the acquisition of the former operator, Esso Exploration and Production Chad, Inc.), also …

Globeleq, a leading independent power company in Africa, has announced the transfer of its ownership interest in Globeleq Power Solutions Nigeria (GPSN) to Clean Energy Holdings Limited (CEHL). This, it said, followed a review of its strategy and portfolio. According to a statement by its Director of Communication and Government Affairs, George Cazenove, the transfer relates to a group of assets …

Lekoil Nigeria Limited, the oil and gas exploration and production company with a focus on Nigeria and West Africa, has announced that it has reached agreement with Lekoil Limited (Lekoil Cayman), a Cayman Islands litigation asset company with an investment in oil and gas assets in Nigeria, have agreed to terminate all legal proceedings and settle all claims made by …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers a 48-hour ultimatum to make Premium Motor Spirit (better known as petrol) available across the country. Briefing journalists at the headquarters of the secret police in Abuja after over three hours closed-door meeting with stakeholders in the petroleum sector on Thursday, DSS …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has blamed fuel queues in Lagos State and Abuja on ongoing construction projects in the cities. NNPC’s Executive Vice President for Downstream, Adeyemi Adetunju told a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday: “The recent queues in Lagos are largely due to ongoing road infrastructure projects around Apapa and access road challenges in some …