Oil and Gas

The Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA) will hold its 10th International Annual LPG Conference on Dec. 4.The association made the announcement in a statement issued by its President, Mr Nuhu Yakubu on Friday in…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, on Wednesday inaugurated the 8,400 Metric Tonnes (MT) capacity Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)  terminal built by Techno Oil in Kirikiri, Lagos.Inaugurating the…

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it shut down 85 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plants in Lagos from January to October, for operating illegally.Mr Ayorinde Cardoso, Zonal Operations Controller, DPR, Lagos, made this…

Abuja-based lawyers, Messrs Pelumi Olajengbesi and Henry Kelechukwu, have appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure that the proposed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), 2020 was tailored to strengthen the policy arm of the petroleum…

Some residents in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital have expressed worry over the recent increase in pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS). SEE ALSO: NANS urges Akeredolu to reverse increase in tuition fees The residents urged the…

The Patrons Association of Imo Oil Producing Communities (PIOPC)  has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to intervene in the arrest and detention of a state lawmaker,  Heclus Okoro.Its chairman, Chief David…

Ardova Plc has sealed a deal to be the major distributor of Shell lubricants in Nigeria, its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Olumide Adeosun, said in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos,The deal followed an earlier Memorandum of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced N153.17 ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol for the month of November.The corporation announced this in a statement signed by its…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the increase in the pump price of fuel which increased from N159 to N170 per liter.SEE ALSO: "Nigeria has not been fair to Igbo in all ramifications" -…

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) on says the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly provides an opportunity for growth in the oil and gas sector.Mr Kayode Falowe, President, NBCC,…

The Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has called for a quick resolution of the dispute between the Federal Government and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).IPMAN’s…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), on Wednesday said a meeting held with the Federal Government was inconclusive.The union’s President, Mr Felix Osifo, who disclosed this in a…

The Cluster Management Committee/President Generals Forum of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30 in Delta, has shut down operations of Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd (HEOSL), operators of OML 30.The committee made…

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says Thursday’s fire incident at OVH Energy tank farm at Marine Beach, Ijora area of Lagos State has been brought under control.SEE ALSO: Paul Psquare reacts furiously to Lekki Toll Gate…

A tank farm belonging to Oando Plc located at Marine Beach, Ijora, Lagos State was on Thursday gutted by fire.Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Acting Zonal Coordinator, South-West Zonal Office, (NEMA) confirmed the…

The New Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly has proposed that oil companies operating in some communities must develop a community development plan to ensure their economic growth.The new bill…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a suit brought by the Bayelsa government seeking to stop the Federal Government from further paying monthly statutory allocation from Soku oil wells to Rivers.Justice Sylvester…

Mr Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says global investments in energy is moving toward renewable, cleaner, cheaper and efficient energy options.Kyari, represented by Mr Musa…

Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG), said it has commenced the construction of a huge gas plant in the commercial city of Aba, in Abia, an official said.SNG, a subsidiary of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), said the…

The Lagos State Government has said it would seal off all illegal gas and petrol filling stations in densely populated residential areas across the state, to demonstrate its zero tolerance for such acts. SEE ALSO: Kano State Government…

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Sunday said reports from its preliminary investigations had revealed that the Best Roof Gas Plant Station, Baruwa, Lagos where last Thursday’s gas explosion occurred had no…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday said that 19 ships at the Lagos ports were discharging petroleum products and food stuff. SEE ALSO: Nigerian States Must Co-exist Peacefully - Hamzat The NPA made this known in its…

The Senate has begun probing crude oil and gas and non-oil export proceeds unrepatriated since the inspection of the Export Act from 1996 to 2019.The upper chamber also mandated its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other…

Mr Ronke Onadeko, an expert in oil and gas, says high exchange rate of Naira to the dollar is responsible for increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol, in the country. SEE ALSO: DPR Tasks Owners of Filling…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 15 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from Oct. 2 to Oct. 10. SEE ALSO: Police commissioner reveals why policemen kill colleagues The NPA made this known…

The management of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it has no plans to migrate Nigerian jobs outside the country. SEE ALSO: Unpaid Salaries: “Our Oppressor Must Go’’ - NASS Workers Chant Solidarity Songs CNL’s General Manager Policy,…

Nigerians have lashed out at President Buhari over increment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as Petrol.In the President's independence broadcast, he disclosed the significant drop in foreign exchange earnings…

The Zonal Operations Controller of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Borno, Alhaji Ibrahim Ciroma, has urged operators of filling stations and gas plants in the northeast to ensure requisite safety training for their…