Tag: NMDPRA

Electricity

NMDPRA boss links electricity woes to poor gas-to-power deals

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply problems to weak commercial arrangements in the gas-to-power segment. According to Vanguard, he stated that the issue is not due to a shortage of gas resources or insufficient generation capacity. Mohammed pointed out that […]

FG hails progress in Naira-for-Crude policy, vows continued support
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NMDPRA resumed fuel import licences to avert scarcity — Oil Marketers

Oil marketers have stated that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s decision to resume petrol and diesel import licences is aimed at bridging supply gaps and averting fuel shortages. They noted that the measure is intended to compensate for shortfalls, as local refineries are currently unable to satisfy the country’s full domestic petroleum […]

Policy and Regulations

NMDPRA seals 11 petrol stations in Rivers for under-dispensing violations

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Friday sealed 11 petrol filling stations in Rivers State for engaging in sharp practices, including under-dispensing products to the public, using failed pumps, and other regulatory infractions. The affected petrol stations are located in Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Areas of the state. The […]

Oil and Gas

NUPRC, NMDPRA strengthen regulatory collaboration to boost investments

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have taken significant steps towards strengthening regulatory efficiency and attracting fresh investments into Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The development followed a high-level meeting held at the corporate headquarters of the NUPRC in Abuja, which was attended by the Commission […]

Port Harcourt refinery begins operation in Rivers
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P’Harcourt refinery still supplies 349,000 litres of diesel daily — NMDPRA

The Port Harcourt Refining Company, despite being shut down, continues to supply 349,000 litres of automotive gas oil (diesel) to the market each day, according to the latest data published by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The regulator said the refinery, which was shut by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on […]

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NMDPRA, NUPRC chiefs step down

The chief executives of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engineers Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe, have stepped down from their positions. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Following the […]

Oil and Gas

Petrol supply jumps 37.7% as refineries remain shut — NMDPRA

Domestic supply of Premium Motor Spirit, which is widely known as petrol, recorded a significant increase in November 2025, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. It indicated that the daily supply rose by 37.7 per cent to 23.52 million litres, up from 17.08 million litres per day recorded […]

Oil and Gas

Nigeria still dependent on imports despite Dangote Refinery — NMDPRA

Fuel security slowed in October as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied only an average of 17.1 million litres per day of the nation’s petrol needs. This forced the country to rely heavily on imports, despite earlier hopes of achieving self-sufficiency. The Federal Government, through its Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, revealed this information. […]

Fuel prices drop in Niger Republic as Nigeria supplies petrol
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Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption hits 56.74m litres in October — NMDPRA

The average daily consumption of petrol in Nigeria climbed to 56.74 million litres in October 2025. This comes from the latest Fact Sheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. According to the regulator, this figure represents the total nationwide demand recorded through all fuel distribution channels for the month. NMDPRA noted […]

The Nigerian Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu via the Chief of Staff's office to request that the
Oil and Gas

15 NMDPRA staff sue PENGASSAN over suspension, caretaker committee

Fifteen staff members of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have sued the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria over their suspension and the subsequent appointment of a caretaker committee for the NMDPRA branch in Abuja. The fifteen members, suing for themselves and as concerned members of the PENGASSAN NMDPRA […]

Oil and Gas

FCCPC, NMDPRA pledge to protect consumers in petroleum sector

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have committed to safeguarding consumer interests in the petroleum sector. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit on Thursday, when FCCPC CEO Tunji Bello received NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, the commission said in a statement. During the meeting, […]