Shell will retain legal liability and moral responsibility for the clean-up of historic pollution in the Niger Delta if the buyer of its Nigerian subsidy SPDC cannot pay, warn impacted community members and international supporters as investors meet for the Shell plc Annual General Meeting
Oil & Gas
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings surged to $1.791 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24.75 per cent increase over the $1.436 billion recorded in the same period last year, according to the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Presenting the 2025 First Quarter Progress Report in Abuja, NEPC Director-General, Dr. Nonye […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy is facing renewed pressure as a large volume of its crude oil exports for April and May 2025 remains unsold, threatening government revenue projections and deepening concerns in the energy sector. More than half of the country’s planned shipments, including popular grades like Bonny Light, Forcados, Qua Iboe, and […]
Oil prices climbed more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session’s steep losses, as new U.S. sanctions on Iran and a rally in global equities reignited investor appetite. Brent crude rose $1.74 to $68 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.96 to $65.04 for May delivery, and the June […]
The Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE), a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (Formerly the Petroleum Division) plans to rebrand as the Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers, as part of a strategic move to enhance professionalism and drive growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Chairperson of NiPeTE, Engr. Prisca Kanebi, […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Oil price drop is biting exporters disproportionately with Nigeria and other oil export dependent economies taking the heat. A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs is reportedly squeezing budgets of emerging market oil exporters, analysts said, while the potential economic slowdown could also curb […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Africa’s energy sector is gaining unprecedented momentum, with capital expenditure in oil and gas alone projected to reach $43 billion in 2025 — and a longer-term forecast of $54 billion by 2030. This surge highlights the continent’s rising profile as a global energy force, driven by strong developments across oil, gas, power, […]
Nigeria’s oil production output nosedived by 50,000 barrels a day to an average of 1.5 million per day, in line with its quota. Also, loading of the country’s Bonny Light crude grade faced delays following a fire at the Trans-Niger Pipeline. This is as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reduced crude oil production […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Aradel Holdings Plc has proposed a final dividend of N95.59 billion, representing N22.0 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, even as it reported a net tax profit of N259.1 billion in its audited results for the year under review. Further analysis of the company’s financial review showed that, revenue […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Shell has outlined plans to reduce its annual spending to $20 billion from $22 billion over the next three years. Shell has equally announced plans to ramp up cost savings and reduce spending while aiming to deliver more value with lower emissions, in spite of having weakened its carbon reduction pledge in […]
BY GODWIN ANYEBE The 210,000 barrels a day (b/d) Port Harcourt refinery, has been allocated three cargoes of domestic light sweet crude Bonny Light in April-May. This follows report by traders, suggesting that any issues affecting receipts in February and March might have been resolved. The refinery which restarted operations late last year following a […]
Brent crude futures climbed 8 cents (0.1%) to $74.11 per barrel as of 0949 GMT on Friday, extending an eight-day winning streak—the longest since May 2022. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also edged up 5 cents (0.1%) to $69.97 per barrel. Both benchmarks have gained about 2.5 per cent this week and nearly 7 […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Oil prices posted a weekly gain as geopolitical uncertainties and economic developments drove market sentiment. Escalating tensions in the Middle East, fresh US sanctions on Iranian crude exports, and China’s latest economic stimulus measures supported the bullish momentum. Brent crude rose to $71.22 per barrel on Friday, marking a 1.4 per cent […]
Tari Yvonne Elete, a trailblazer in the oil and gas industry, has been honored with Best Paper of the Year awards from two esteemed journals: The International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences (IJARSS) and The International Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Research (IJMER). Her work, recognized for its transformative impact, is a testament […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Seplat Energy Plc has posted revenue of N1.652 trillion in its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2024. The company’s results revealed strong operational and strategic progress in 2024 culminating with the transformational acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), renamed Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU).
In the complex world of deepwater oil and gas operations, few names resonate with the depth of experience, innovation, and leadership quite like Emmanuella Onyinye Nwulu. As a Cost Engineer and Electrical Engineer at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Nwulu has built a career defined by technical brilliance, cost efficiency, and process
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries has decided to critically examine and evaluate oil production levels of countries known to have transgressed against and contravened its production quotas. It however welcomed renewed pledges by the overproducing countries to achieve full conformity with production targets and resolved that the
In a world where women have traditionally been underrepresented in the oil and gas industry, Stella Chinyere Emeka-Okoli (Nee Nwankwo) stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young girls and women aspiring to break barriers. As the Corporate Relations Adviser -Non Technical Risk Integration (NTRi) – Deepwater Projects for one of Nigeria’s leading […]
Peter Egbumokei is an industry stalwart whose remarkable career spans over two and a half decades in Nigeria’s energy sector, making profound contributions to the development and management of some of the country’s most significant gas and power projects. His journey, marked by leadership, technical expertise, and strategic foresight, has helped shape the
In a field that demands both technical excellence and visionary leadership, Dr. Magnus O. Kanu has firmly established himself as one of the most distinguished geophysicists in the oil and gas sector. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Kanu’s remarkable contributions have earned him multiple prestigious awards and commendations, solidifying his reputation as […]