Oil & Gas

Rain, Lightning, Thunderstorms Caused Petrol Scarcity – NNPC

Rain, Lightning, Thunderstorms Caused Petrol Scarcity – NNPC

Rain, Lightning, Thunderstorms Caused Petrol Scarcity – NNPC The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has blamed the fuel scarcity that has led to long queues in filling stations nationwide due to recent rains, lightning, and thunderstorms. NNPCL’s vice-president (downstream), Dapo Segun, disclosed this at a press conference at the NNPC towers in Abuja. Fuel queues have resurfaced in filling stations across the country, with car owners spending long hours in queues and black markets having a field day with fuel now being sold for as much as over N1,000. Apologising to Nigerians for the queues springing up across the country…
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NNPC Ltd Speaks On Fuel Supply Situation

NNPC Ltd Speaks On Fuel Supply Situation

NNPC Ltd Speaks On Fuel Supply Situation The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has breaks silence on fuel supply situation in the country. The NNPC Ltd in a statement released today says the organization regrets the tightness in fuel supply witnessed in some parts of Lagos and the FCT. The statement by Olufemi SoneyeChief Corporate Communications OfficerNNPC Ltd attributes the tightness to distribution challenges. NNPCLimited is urging motorists to shun panic buying stressing that it is working round the clock with relevant stakeholders to restore normalcy.
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Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil

Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil

Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil Nigeria’s refinery woes persist, with the country’s facilities struggling to function optimally. A SaharaReporters investigation reveals that despite their inability to refine crude oil or generate revenue, these companies have spent billions on employee compensation. An analysis of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company’s audited financial statements shows that the Kaduna, Port Harcourt, and Warri refinery companies collectively expended N127.326 billion on salaries, wages, and employee benefits between 2020 and 2021. The amount was allocated for salaries and wages in September 2020, despite the fact that all…
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Fire Breaks Out At NNPC Oil Well

Fire Breaks Out At NNPC Oil Well

Fire Breaks Out At NNPC Oil Well Fire has been reported on Akaso 4 Wellhead operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company 18 Operating Limited in Rivers State.you The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission confirmed the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Olaide Shonola, on Saturday. The incident, which has extended along the adjacent riverbank is reported to have occurred on Friday at about 11:12 pm. “NNPC 18 Operating Limited has confirmed that a rapid response emergency team has been deployed to secure the well, address the incident and isolate the affected area using spill containment materials to prevent…
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President Tinubu Orders NNPC To Sell Crude Oil To Dangote Refinery In Naira

President Tinubu Orders NNPC To Sell Crude Oil To Dangote Refinery In Naira

President Tinubu Orders NNPC To Sell Crude Oil To Dangote Refinery In Naira. The President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post via his official X handle on Monday.
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NNPC Recruitment 2024: How To Apply, Available Positions

NNPC Recruitment 2024: How To Apply, Available Positions

NNPC Recruitment 2024: How To Apply, Available Positions The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a range of job vacancies, inviting both fresh graduates and seasoned professionals to apply. The recruitment drive aims to bring in intelligent, motivated individuals to fill various roles within the company. NNPCL has urged interested applicants to submit their applications through its official website, https://careers.nnpcgroup.com. The company has emphasized that it will not be responsible for applications submitted on any other website and reiterated that it does not charge any fees for job application submissions. Below are some of the available positions and…
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Oil Minister Lokpobiri Meets Dangote, NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs To Resolve Oil & Gas Issues

Oil Minister Lokpobiri Meets Dangote, NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs To Resolve Oil & Gas Issues

Oil Minister Lokpobiri Meets Dangote, NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs To Resolve Issues Nigeria’s Oil minister Heineken Lokpobiri has met with Aliko Dangote and chiefs of NNPC Limited, NMDPRA and NUPRC to resolve the issues stirred by Dangote Refinery. Lokpobiri, in a statement on his X handle on Monday said he convened a high-level meeting with top executives from Dangote Group, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) to address the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. Lokpobiri, who is the Minister of State…
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Dangote Refinery On Track For July Petrol Supply – Official

Dangote Refinery On Track For July Petrol Supply – Official

Dangote Refinery On Track For July Petrol Supply – Official The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has reiterated that the Dangote oil refinery will supply petrol in July as promised. Edwin said this when he took officials of the S&P Global on a tour of the facility over the weekend. According to Edwin, the company aims to catalyse a virtuous cycle of industrial development, job creation, and economic prosperity by harnessing Africa’s abundant crude oil resources to produce refined products locally. He also revealed that “as earlier promised, the company will start the…
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State Of Emergency On Crude Oil Production By NNPC

State Of Emergency On Crude Oil Production By NNPC

NNPCL Declares State Of Emergency On Crude Oil Production .The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared a state of emergency on crude oil production. According to NNPCL, it is a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi O. Soneye, on Tuesday, July 2. The statement reads: “In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. “Group Chief Executive Officer…
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‘No Cause For Alarm’ – Dangote Refinery Reacts To Fire Outbreak

‘No Cause For Alarm’ – Dangote Refinery Reacts To Fire Outbreak

‘No Cause For Alarm’ – Dangote Refinery Reacts To Fire Outbreak A “minor fire” incident was recorded at the effluent treatment plant of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos on Wednesday. The fire was immediately put out as fire fighters and first responders swiftly rose to the occasion. In a statement, a spokesman for the company, Anthony Chiejina, said operations at the refinery was not affected in anyway. “There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating and there is no recorded injury or body harm to all our staff on duty,” he said. The $20bn facility sited in…
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