How Shell stole 2m barrels of crude oil; angry DPR demands refund
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has demonstrated an act of patriotism by compelling Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, to refund 2,081,678 barrels of crude oil said to have been…
DPR intensifies surveillance, warns depot owners against hoarding of petroleum products
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has issued a warning to depot owners against hoarding of petroleum products in their facilities. Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR issued the warning in…
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N619.3bn for December 2020
The Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils (LGCs) have shared N619.343 billion as federation allocation for December, 2020. Mr. Hassan Dodo, Director of Information, Ministry of Finance, Budget and…
DPR shortlists 161 companies for final stage of 57 marginal oilfields bid round
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says 161 successful companies have been shortlisted to advance to the next and final stage of the bid round process for 57 marginal oilfields…
Bayelsa seeks revalidation of its Atala marginal oilfield OML 46 – Information Commissioner
The Bayelsa government says it is pursuing the revalidation of the licence for the Atala Marginal Oilfields on Oil Mining Lease (OML) 46 earlier revoked by the Department of Petroleum…
Marginal Oilfields: 3 Ijaw Leaders ask Court to halt licensing rounds pending determination of suitÂ
Three Ijaw leaders have approached the Federal High Court in Yenagoa to halt the process leading to bids for marginal oilfields located in their domains pending the determination of their…
PENGASSAN declares a strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says it has declared a strike following Federal Government’s negligence in the manner it is handling the concerns raised…
Nigeria’s Changing Legal Regime: Is Africa’s Biggest Oil Producer Finally Within Reach of a New Oil Law?
This week, the African Energy Chamber will publish a report outlining its short-term predictions for the continent. That report, Africa Energy Outlook 2021, identifies Nigeria as the country with the…
DPR seals 4 filling stations for irregular operating licenses, targets more
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed off four filling stations in Anambra for conducting their businesses without up-to-date operating licenses. Mr Okiemute Akpomudjere, Operations Controller, Awka office of…
DPR recommends use of CNG, LPG as alternatives to petrol, diesel for cars
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has advised Nigerians to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative to petrol and diesel in vehicles for cost effectiveness and efficiency. Chief…