The NNPC Ltd have clarified that reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) are inaccurate; insisting that no such incident occurred at the facility. In a statement by Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer…
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NNPC Academy, NIES Announce Crisis Management Masterclass for Energy Industry Professionals at NIES 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Academy, in collaboration with the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), is set to sponsor a crisis management masterclass for energy industry professionals and managers on the sidelines of the highly anticipated Nigeria International Energy…
NESG Pushes FG Support for $1 Trillion Local Economy as Dangote Sends Jet Fuel to Aramco
The Federal Government has been urged to support local industries in driving economic growth and achieving a $1 trillion economy target for Nigeria. This call was made by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) during a visit to Dangote Fertiliser…
WAPCo To Commence Major Inspection and Maintenance Project on its Offshore Pipeline
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo), owner and operator of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is scheduled to undertake major pipeline maintenance activities from February 5 to March 2, 2025. These activities include the pigging and the…
Industry leaders to Unlock Africa’s Hydrocarbon Wealth at NIES 2025 Upstream Forum
The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2025) is set to host the much anticipated Africa Upstream Forum, a pivotal session under the subtheme “From Resources to Revenue.” This forum will convene key stakeholders, industry leaders, and global investors to explore…
Sahara Group Commits to Mission 300, Aiming to Improve Energy Access Across Africa
Africa needs to adopt collaborative policies, sustained multi-stakeholder investments, and bold reforms in the quest of addressing the continent’s low energy access, Kola Adesina, Executive Director, Sahara Group has said. Addressing journalists at the recently concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy…
Otuabagi: Unserved and Neglected – A Plea for Renewable Energy
On January 31st, 2025, a group of journalists and activists embarked on a field trip to Otuabagi, a community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. This historic village holds the distinction of being the site of Nigeria’s first commercial…
Petrol Now N890 – Dangote Refinery Crashes Ex-Depot Price
From today, Saturday February 1, Nigerians will now pay lower rates for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This is as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, earlier today reduced the ex-depot price of PMS from N950 to N890 per…
NNPC Ltd Uncovers 58 Ilegal Refineries In One Week
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has uncovered 58 illegal refineries and 19 illegal pipeline connections in Niger Delta region from January 18 to 24, 2025. It also stated that it recorded a total of 159 incidents of…
NNPC Launches 5 Mini-LNG Plants, Boosts Gas Supply by 97 Million Cubic Feet Daily
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its partners have launched five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, marking a significant step towards deepening domestic gas utilization. This groundbreaking initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s…
