NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA Outline Path to Achieve Over 3m Bpd
Regulators, operators, and Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector have outlined a defined roadmap to achieve the goal of crude oil production of more than 3 million barrels per day while ramping up gas production by 2030, during the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF). During the event organised by the Oloibiri Oil […]
NNPC Ships 950,000 First Cawthorne Crude Cargo
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has made headlines after successfully exporting the first-ever cargo of the recently launched Cawthorne crude grade to the Netherlands, signalling a milestone achievement for Nigeria in efforts to diversify its crude oil export range. According to NNPC Ltd, the shipment, comprising 950,000 barrels, has been loaded aboard the vessel, […]
Nigeria Eyes Global Gas Leadership
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, NNPC Limited, Mr Olalekan Ogunleye, says Nigeria is positioning itself to become a major global supplier of liquefied natural gas, LNG, and gas-based energy, leveraging its strategic location and vast reserves. Mr Ogunleye, who stated this during a panel discussion at the CERAWeek in Houston, noted […]
Dangote Refinery, NNPC Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Energy Security
In a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s energy independence, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have agreed on a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the nation’s energy sector and accelerating industrial growth. The commitment was made during a high-level visit by NNPC Ltd.’s leadership to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals […]
PETROAN Faults Ojulari’s Comments on Port Harcourt Refinery
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has faulted recent comments credited to the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, describing the re-operationalisation of the Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company as a waste of resources. In a press statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of […]
NNPC’s Internal Debts Climb to N30.3trn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s transition to full commercial operations is facing renewed scrutiny as inter-company debts surged to N30.3 trillion, highlighting growing concerns over liquidity management and internal financial discipline. According to its 2024 audited financial statements, debts owed by subsidiaries, joint ventures, and related entities rose by 70 per cent, or N12.52 […]
FG Writes Off $5bn NNPC Debt
The approval, granted by President Bola Tinubu, covers a combination of foreign and domestic liabilities accumulated by the national oil company over several years. According to details presented at a recent Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting, the write-off includes $1.42 billion in dollar-denominated debt and N5.57 trillion in naira liabilities. The debts were described […]
NNPC Plans Sale of Oil, Gas Asset Stakes Despite Union Opposition
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced plans to divest stakes in some of its oil and gas assets, inviting interested investors to submit bids as it seeks fresh capital to boost production and upgrade critical infrastructure.This was disclosed in an invitation document, whereby prospective bidders are required to register online by […]
NNPCL Targets Higher Oil, Gas Output in 2026, Eyes Fresh Investments
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has outlined an ambitious plan to boost crude oil and gas production in 2026, driven by new investments and a review of its asset portfolio.The Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, said the company is focused on attracting the right mix of investors across the oil and […]
Kpean Community Urges FG To Build Access Roads, Decommission Old Oil Wellheads After Oil Spill
Residents of Kpean community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State have called on the Federal Government to construct access roads to all locations leading to Oil Mining Lease (OML) 14 oil fields and to urgently decommission ageing oil wellheads blamed for repeated oil spills in the area. The call was made on Monday, […]
NEPL Hits Record Crude Oil Output
The upstream arm of NNPC E&P Limited has announced a historic surge in crude oil production, marking its highest single-day output in more than three decades. According to the company, it achieved 355,000 barrels of oil per day on December 1, 2025, its strongest performance since 1989 and a milestone that underscores its expanding role […]
NUPRC Rejects Alleged Fund Withholding
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has firmly denied reports claiming it withheld N283.3bn in exploration funds meant for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the Frontier Exploration Fund (FEF). The clarification followed media claims suggesting that the Commission failed to release funds allocated for frontier basin exploration projects across the country. In its […]