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Seplat’s 300MMscfd ANOH Gas Project delivers first commercial gas
Sopuruchi Onwuka Seplat Energy Plc has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its long-awaited Asa North and Ohaji (ANOH) Gas Processing Plant, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s domestic gas sector. The indigenous energy company, listed on the Nigerian…
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat deepens rift between Europe and the United States
Ziggy ojiegbe Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on European allies over their opposition to his proposed takeover of Greenland has sharply worsened relations between the United States and Europe, exposing growing mistrust within the transatlantic alliance. The US…
Supply outlook seen keeping oil prices subdued in 2026
Ziggy Ojiegbe Oil prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2026 as forecasts point to global supply continuing to outpace demand, reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of low prices despite recurring geopolitical risks. Major forecasters including the U.S….
Seplat Energy reaffirms commitment to ESG-aligned operations
Sopuruchi Onwuka Integrated energy company Seplat Energy Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting its operations in line with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, stressing the need for responsible and sustainable practices within Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The company,…
Nigeria demands credible bids in 2025 oil licensing round
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has charged companies seeking to participate in Nigeria’s upcoming oil and gas licensing round to present credible proposals and clear evidence of technical and financial capacity as a condition for participation. Minister of…
EIA predicts lower oil prices as global inventory growth extends into 2026, 2027
Ziggy Ojiegbe Brent crude oil prices are expected to average $56 per barrel in 2026 and $54 per barrel in 2027, as rising global oil inventories continue to weigh on prices, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In…
37 mtpa new LNG capacity to come online in 2026
Global liquefaction additions reach 88 mtpa since 2025 Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports About 37 million tons per annum (mtpa) of new LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to come online in 2026, adding to the 51 mtpa that entered service…
Eyesan engages operators on rapid output boost, pledges predictable regulation
By Sopuruchi Onwuka The new Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has begun industry engagement with a call on operating companies to adopt efficient measures that will quickly boost oil production and government…
UN says global economic growth indicates resilient but subdued
Further slowdown expected in 2026 Sopuruchi Onwuka Global economic growth has shown resilience over the past year despite trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, but remains subdued and well below pre-pandemic levels, according to a major United Nations report released on…
Nigeria Leads Sub-Saharan Africa’s LNG Boom
Sopuruchi Onwuka Sub-Saharan Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply is set for rapid expansion over the next decade, with total output forecast to rise by 172% from 35.7 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2024 to about 98 bcm by 2034,…
