The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Butane Energy Limited on Friday recorded a significant milestone in their collective drive to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a widely accessible, cleaner, and more cost-effective fuel option for cooking in…
Shell Wins Appeal Against Court Order to Reduce Carbon Emissions By 45%
Shell has won its appeal against a landmark climate ruling from 2021 that required the energy giant to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030. The Court of Appeal of The Hague overturned the District Court of The Hague’s…
NNPC Advocates Energy Self-Sufficiency at NAPE Conference: To Launch 12 CNG Stations by 2025 Amidst 70% Deficit in Access To Clean Cooking Fuel
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari has highlighted the corporation’s efforts to introduce compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel, stating that in 2025, the NNPCL would launch…
NLCGA Seeks Volume Gas Production To Satisfy Domestic Market
The Nigeria Liquefied and Compressed Gases Association (NLCGA) have identified gas as key to Nigeria’s economic development, seeking more gas production for domestic use. The Association had gathered stakeholders at its 14th Annual Conference in Lagos, where industry leaders, policymakers…
NCDMB-NEXIM Boosts Women Participation In Oil And Gas Industry With $40M Intervention
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has floated a $40 million Women in Oil and Gas Intervention Fund in partnership with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Felix Omatshola Ogbe, said the…
Lagos State Issues EOI for 1,000 MW Renewable Energy Initiative, with Additional 2,000 MW in Progress
The Lagos State Government advancing its renewable energy goals with plans for 1,000 MW dedicated to the state’s electricity market, alongside an additional 2,000 MW currently in procurement, as part of its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and energy security…
NAPE 2024: NCDMB Introduces Back to the Creeks Initiative – To Tackle Pipeline Sabotage and Crude Oil Theft
The NCDMB today announced the upcoming introduction of a policy “Back to the Creeks Initiative”, which is one of the strategies of the NCDMB to tackle increasing pipeline vandalism, and combat crude oil theft. The policy was announced at the…
NUPRC Pushes for 250M Cubic Feet Gas Flare Capture to Slash Emissions, Sets 2 Million BPD Goal for Energy Security
“Nigeria’s Crude Output Now At 1.8 Million Bpd” – Komolafe Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has called for a collaborative approach to tackling Nigeria’s energy trilemma—balancing energy security, affordability, and sustainability. Speaking…
Osarode Odemwingie emerges winner of the NCF/MTN Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
Osarode Stephen Odemwingie has emerged as winner of the inaugural Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, a programme aimed at incubating youth-led SMEs that tackle current environmental challenges and promote sustainability. This was announced by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with…
British International Investment to unveil series of deals and initiatives at COP29to unlock private capital
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, will unveil new investments and partnerships at COP29 to mobilise private capital into climate finance. Investments and initiatives to mobilise private capital to be announced this week include:…