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FG seeks to regain upstream market share in Africa – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is implementing bold measures to restore the country’s leading role in Africa’s oil and gas investment landscape, following a drop in its share of sub-Saharan Africa’s upstream inflows from 44% in 2014 to 30% in 2022. Addressing the 50th anniversary conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists in […]

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Nigeria produced 1.372tn SCF of gas in H1 2025 – NUPRC

Nigeria produced a total of 1.372 trillion Standard Cubic Feet of natural gas between January and June 2025, marking a notable increase from the previous year, according to new figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The report highlights improvements in gas utilisation, though gas flaring remains a challenge across oil and gas operations. […]

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220 oil blocks remain untapped across Nigeria – NUPRC

Nigeria has 220 open oil blocks across its onshore and offshore basins, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. This comes amid rising national debt and persistent crude supply challenges affecting local refineries. The data shows that the deep offshore region holds the largest share, with 59 unlicensed blocks—underscoring the vast untapped […]

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Nigeria hits OPEC quota first time in five months

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector posted a modest rebound in June 2025, with crude oil production meeting the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries quota for the first time since January. According to figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Tuesday, total daily oil and condensate output hit 1.697 million barrels per day, […]

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Host community trusts get ₦97bn, $149m from settlors – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has revealed that approximately 102 Host Community Development Trusts have received a total of ₦97 billion and $149 million in remittances from settlors. This was disclosed by the Commission’s Senior Manager for Health, Safety, Environment, and Community, Mrs. Chidinma Nwabueze, during a media workshop held on Wednesday in Abuja. […]

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Nigeria’s oil rig count surges after $bn investment

Nigeria’s upstream oil sector has received a significant lift, as crude oil producers invested $8 billion in rig infrastructure over the past three years, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The investment, made between 2022 and 2025, has driven a surge in drilling operations, with 236 wellbores drilled to total depth and the […]

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How oil producers refused crude supply to Dangote, others – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has revealed that several oil producers resisted government directives last year to allocate part of their crude output to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. According to the commission’s report, the companies cited various reasons for their refusal and submitted formal letters either seeking waivers or explaining why they […]

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NUPRC unveils plan to end gas flaring by 2030

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has unveiled a gas-driven transition plan aimed at ending routine gas flaring by 2030 and cutting methane emissions by 60 percent by 2031. This was disclosed by the Commission’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, on Wednesday at the ongoing 24th Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week conference. In his keynote […]

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NUPRC issues new guidelines for exporters to curb oil theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has introduced a new requirement mandating crude oil exporters to obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number before any shipment can leave the country. This comes as oil producers recorded exports worth ₦12.96 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, despite ongoing feedstock shortages crippling […]

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Oil firms rush to convert licences before June deadline – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has confirmed that several holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences have submitted formal applications to convert their licences to Petroleum Mining Leases. This development comes as about 40 PPLs issued in June 2022 approach their expiration date of June 27, 2025. Thid was disclosed in a statement by NUPRC, clarifying […]

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Africa requires $600b annually to meet energy need – NUPRC

The CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has stated that Africa will need over $600 billion annually in upstream oil and gas investment to meet its rapidly growing energy needs. He emphasized that Nigeria is strategically positioned and fully prepared to attract a significant portion of this capital, ensuring sustainable energy […]

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Nigeria ships first Obodo crude blend, says NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission announced the successful export of the inaugural cargo of the Obodo crude blend, marking a pivotal achievement for the country’s upstream oil industry. In a statement on Tuesday, the NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, lauded Conoil Producing Limited for spearheading the shipment, which underscores the increasing prowess of indigenous […]

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