The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday disclosed that bidding for 40 oil and gas blocks under the 2026 licensing round will commence on November 20, 2026. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this at a roundtable discussion titled, ‘Energy Sovereignty in an Interconnected World: Aligning National Priorities, Markets and Global […]
Liberia Opens 15 Offshore Blocks for Oil and Gas Exploration Liberia has launched an offshore licensing round offering 15 blocks across the Liberia and Harper basins as it seeks to attract investment in oil and gas exploration.Marilyn T. Logan, Director General of the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA), announced the 2026 Offshore Direct Negotiation Licensing […]
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator said on Tuesday that 31 companies had emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in the country’s 2025 licensing round, following a competitive bidding process. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said 143 companies submitted 200 bids for 37 of the 50 blocks offered in the round, which was […]