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NUPRC threatens revocation over undeveloped flare gas sites

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has cautioned that firms handed flare gas commercialisation sites could forfeit their permits should they fail to record meaningful progress in developing the assets within a year of the award. This caution comes at a time when Nigeria is stepping up efforts to bring an end to routine gas […]

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19 oil licences set to expire this year — NUPRC

No fewer than 19 oil licences in Nigeria’s upstream sector have stated expiry dates falling within 2026, according to the Nigerian Upstream Concession Situation Report of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The report, released in August 2026, covers petroleum exploration and production concessions across Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry, including Petroleum Prospecting Licences […]

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NUPRC explores crude swap deals to cut costs

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Friday disclosed that it is consulting with stakeholders on introducing domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangements to reduce costs and increase the availability of petroleum products in the country. Vanguard reported that a statement by the Commission said its Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this during […]

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NUPRC awards 37 oil blocks to 31 companies despite ‘threats’

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Tuesday declared 31 companies as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks under the 2025 Licensing Round, despite what the commission described as sustained threats and pressure mounted against members of its evaluation team before the conclusion of the exercise. The successful conclusion of the commercial bid conference […]

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NUPRC opens bidding for 50 oil, gas blocks

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission will on Tuesday commence the decisive commercial phase of the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, with 143 companies competing for 50 blocks across Nigeria’s major and emerging hydrocarbon basins. The invitation-only commercial bid conference is scheduled to take place at the Conference Centre of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel […]

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NUPRC, defence ministry partner on oil infrastructure security

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has called for deeper collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Defence to strengthen the protection of the country’s oil and gas infrastructure through non-kinetic security interventions. Vanguard reported that a statement by the Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, said the move followed a meeting between a […]

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Nigeria can hit 1.9 million bpd crude oil production — NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has expressed confidence that Nigeria can increase crude oil production to 1.9 million barrels per day, following recent gains that saw the country attain a peak production level of 1.86 million bpd in May. According to Vanguard, the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on […]

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Nigeria’s crude oil output could reach 1.9mbpd – NUPRC

Nigeria’s crude oil production has the potential to increase to 1.9 million barrels per day in the near term, following recent gains in output, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chairman of the Nigeria […]

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NUPRC workers begin indefinite strike, shut offices nationwide

Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission commenced an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday over unresolved welfare concerns, leading to the closure of the commission’s offices across the country. Sources, however, indicated that operational personnel were exempted from the industrial action for now, pending the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the parties, according The […]

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Refiners fail to lift $3.13bn worth of crude in Q1 — NUPRC

Domestic refiners in Nigeria left an estimated $3.13bn worth of crude oil unlifted in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting deepening inefficiencies in the country’s crude supply framework. Analysis of data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Wednesday showed that while crude producers made significant volumes available under the Domestic Crude Supply […]