Category : Oil Gas


Nigeria Exports First Cawthorne Crude Cargo to India

Nigeria achieves a major oil industry milestone by exporting its inaugural 950,000-barrel cargo of Cawthorne crude to India, leveraging new infrastructure and strategic market timing to enhance global competitiveness.

Oil Surge Lifts Nigeria's Outlook Amid Market Volatility

Rising global oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions and supply disruptions, are expected to bolster Nigeria's economy as a net oil exporter, though geopolitical risks may limit gains, according to FXTM market analysis.

Esso Marks 20 Years of Erha Field Oil Production

Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited commemorates two decades of operations at the Erha Field, having produced over 800 million barrels and delivered significant economic contributions to Nigeria.

Asia Increases Crude Imports from Nigeria and Angola

Crude oil shipments from Nigeria and Angola to Asia are projected to rise by 200,000 barrels per day in March, reaching 3.72 million bpd, as Middle East tensions disrupt supply and drive prices to record highs.

NNPCL's First Crude Export from New Terminal in 50 Years

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exported 950,000 barrels of Cawthorne Blend crude from a new terminal, marking the first such export in five decades, with support from Sahara Group and regulatory approvals.

US Cuts Nigerian Oil Imports by 50% in Early 2026

New data reveals the United States reduced crude oil imports from Nigeria by 47.16% in January 2026, with Angola and Ghana gaining market share, while the US trade surplus with Nigeria widened significantly.

NNPC to List Shares on London, New York Exchanges

NNPC Limited announces plans for a public listing on major global exchanges, including the New York and London Stock Exchanges, to boost transparency and investor confidence in Nigeria's oil sector.

Esso Opens Permanent Shore Base at LADOL in Lagos

ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited has launched a permanent Shore Base facility at LADOL, enhancing deepwater logistics and supporting Nigeria's oil sector growth.

Esso Celebrates 20 Years of Erha Field Oil Production

Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited commemorates two decades of first oil from the Erha Field, highlighting over 800 million barrels produced, $22 billion in taxes, and significant contributions to Nigeria's deepwater sector and economy.

Oceangate to Appeal Asset Forfeiture Ruling

Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited plans to appeal a Federal High Court order for asset forfeiture, asserting no wrongdoing and confidence in the judicial process.

Nigeria Scales Local Oil Skills Post-Expatriate Rejection

Following the rejection of 186 expatriate quotas, Nigeria's PTDF and NUC are rapidly building local skills and updating curricula in the oil sector, focusing on AI, renewable energy, and cost-effective domestic training to reduce foreign reliance.

FG Defends OPL 245 Deal, Rebuts Atiku's Criticism

The Federal Government has defended its resolution of the OPL 245 oil block dispute, calling it a landmark achievement that saved Nigeria over $2 billion in liabilities and unlocked a major dormant asset, while rebuffing criticisms from former Vice-Presid

Nigeria's Oil Gains Limited by Pre-Sold Crude, Loans

FNCCI Director-General Moses Umoru warns Nigeria may not fully benefit from rising oil prices due to crude-backed loan commitments like Project Gazelle and Project Leopard, which limit fiscal flexibility amid inflation.

Niger Delta Demands Inclusion in Oil Divestment

Niger Delta communities and civil society organizations are insisting on full participation in oil asset divestment processes, warning that exiting multinationals must not abandon environmental liabilities.

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