NNPCL officials have hailed the agreement as unprecedented, particularly due to its zero capital expenditure outlay, making it a pioneering initiative in Nigeria’s gas distribution sector.
Nigeria has faced challenges in adhering to its OPEC+ quota due to production disruptions caused by underinvestment, theft and vandalism, especially in the Niger Delta region.
Alhaji Bamanga Usman Jada praised the partnership, stating, “We welcome Ultra Capital Energy Limited’s commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. This collaboration will significantly contribute to the growth and development of the Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone.”
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) yesterday lowered the demand forecast for crude oil amid tumbling prices as Nigeria pumped 1.4 million barrels of oil per day in October.
According to NUPRC, Nigeria’s current production rate, including crude oil and condensates, has reached 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 1.54 million bpd in September, with plans to push this figure to 2 million bpd by year-end.
The Nigerian government is working to slash oil project timelines and cut industry costs by 40 per cent through new executive orders signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The acquisitions of Eni’s Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd. by Oando and those of Equinor by Project Odinmim Investments Ltd. were announced at an industry event Wednesday in Abuja. The prices weren’t disclosed.
The company made this known in reaction to a claim by the marketers that the refinery’s prices are higher than other suppliers, making it difficult for independent marketers to buy from it.
Dangote Refinery in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has denied receiving any payments for the purchase of refined petroleum products from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)
AOI–TSX, AOI–Nasdaq-Stockholm) – Africa Oil Corp. (“Africa Oil”, “AOC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (“NUPRC”) has given clearance for the amalgamation of Africa Oil Papa Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Africa Oil, and BTG Pactual Holding S.à r.l. (“Amalgamation”) in exchange for the issuance of Common Shares in the Company to BTG Pactual Oil & Gas S.à r.l., to effect the consolidation of 100% ownership of Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief U.A. (“Prime”) in Africa Oil.