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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,…
Heirs Energies stakes $500m on 20.07% Seplat equity
Buys Out Maurel & Prom Sopuruchi Onwuka Heirs Energies has declared that it has acquired a 20.07 percent equity stake in Seplat Energy Plc, strengthening indigenous ownership in Nigeria’s largest independent energy company. The indigenous integrated energy firm announced on…
New collaboration with Elon Musk aims to make Israel global AI leader
Global technology entrepreneur Elon Musk is working toward a collaboration agreement with the State of Israel to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicle technology, a move expected to strengthen Israel’s position as a global leader in the sector. According…
NCDMB flaunts funding, mentorship in 2025/2026 innovation challenge
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting innovation in the oil and gas sector through funding, mentorship, and business development opportunities for participants in its 2025/2026 Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge….
