There are indications that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, the regulator of Nigeria’s upstream oil sector, is not responsible for the alleged delay in granting consent to the sale of $1.3 billion of ExxonMobil’s 40 percent stake in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPNU’s assets, to Seplat Energy Plc.
Records show that international oil companies including Chevron, Eni, ExxonMobil and Shell began exploring in Somalia in the 1950s but stopped when the country plunged into civil war in early 1991.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr Patrick Kwaku Ofori, has said amidst the global energy transition, government must prioritise investments to help protect the petroleum sector while transitioning into clean energy.
At the annual Oil and Gas Convention held at Kampala Serena Hotel from April 17-18, it was the usual cheers and chest thumping from those at the forefront of Uganda’s petroleum sector; Ministry of Energy, the Big Oil companies, the regulators, service providers, and everyone else who has positioned themselves to tap into the fast growing sector.
Revenue of $8.71 billion increased 13% year on year
GAAP EPS of $0.74 increased 14% year on year
EPS, excluding charges and credits, of $0.75 increased 19% year on year
Net income attributable to SLB of $1.07 billion increased 14% year on year
Adjusted EBITDA of $2.06 billion increased 15% year on year
Cash flow from operations was $327 million
Board approved quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in boosting oil production.
TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU) is establishing a new benchmark for sustainable energy practices as Uganda approaches its oil production phase. This was disclosed by the Company’s General Manager, Philippe Groueix, during his address at the ongoing 9th Oil and Gas Convention in Kampala. Groueix emphasized to the energy experts gathered at the Serena Hotel the importance of pursuing a just energy transition.
Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, has today been awarded a Technical Services Contract by Compañía Nacional de Petróleos de Guinea Ecuatorial (GEPetrol), the National Oil Company of Equatorial Guinea, to support the operation of the region’s Block B asset.
An initial assessment of Nova Scotia’s offshore wind potential says an operating wind farm off the province’s coast is still seven to 10 years out.
Tullow has affirmed its commitment to Ghana’s socio-economic growth through its operations in the country.