Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has reiterated plans to expand the use of cleaner cooking gas in rural Nigerian communities. Ekpo made this known on Monday in Lagos during the opening of the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) 2025. The conference is …
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FG, Navy Target 3m bpd Oil Production By 2025 – Minister
THE Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy to achieve its target of 3 million barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil production by 2025. Nigeria’s current output stands at approximately 1.8 million bpd, a significant increase from the 1.4 million bpd recorded in 2023. The …
Read More »FG Reveals Reason For Drop In Crude Oil Production
THE Nigerian government says its encountered problems on the Trans Niger Pipeline and other maintenance activities are the reason for the drop in crude oil production in the first quarter of 2024. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this on Friday through a statement by …
Read More »Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Future Hinges On Collaboration And Investment, Says Expert
Oil & Gas expert, James Arukhe emphasizes that Nigeria needs collaboration between government and private entities, alongside strategic investments, to fulfil its domestic and international energy commitments. “Meeting these obligations requires investments in infrastructure, technology, security, environmental sustainability, and human capital,” Arukhe stated. “Policy reforms are also crucial.” He emphasizes …
Read More »Nigeria Taking Steps To Develop Gas Resources – Sylva
Minister of state for petroleum resources, Timipre Sylva has stated that the government is taking steps to expand and develop its huge gas resources through enhanced gas exploration, development and utilisation schemes. This was stated on Friday by Sylva at the 10th-year anniversary celebration of West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited …
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