May 20
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May 19
East Africa: Insurance Giant Marsh Signs on for Environmentally Disastrous Pipeline Project #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Four months after starting work at Marsh McLennan, a young woman stood up in a ballroom where hundreds of employees had gathered for an away day and asked what the company was… Read more »
Tanzania: Tz Woos French Investors in Edible Oil Production
Daily News
FINANCE and Planning Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has wooed French private investors through their umbrella organization MEDEF International to explore investment opportunities in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Future Bleak Due to Oil-Dependent Economy - Obaseki
Daily Trust
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has lamented that the over-dependence on oil is killing the nation's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Destroys 167 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 18 Alleged Oil Thieves
Premium Times
DHQ also said a total of 778,500 litres of crude oil, 840,300 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 625 litres of Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) were also recovered. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Launches Sale of Stake in Nigerian Joint Venture
Premium Times
The French oil major will keep OMLs 23 and 28 and its interest in the associated gas pipeline network that feeds Nigeria LNG. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Divestment - TotalEnergies Puts Up 16 Oil Assets in Nigeria for Sale
This Day
French multinational oil and gas giant, TotalEnergies has launched the sale of its10 per cent stake in Nigerian joint venture with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Unhappy With France Over Exploitation of Fossil Fuel By French Companies
Nile Post
The Opposition have expressed concerned at France's reluctance to stop French companies from exploiting Uganda's fossil fuels in accordance with the Paris Climate Accords. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia's Oil Communities Look Up to Incoming Administration for Succour
This Day
After losing hope for a better deal under the present administration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, the oil bearing communities in Ukwa West and Ukwa East Local Government Areas of… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari to Unveil Reformed NNPC in July
Daily Trust
President Muhammadu Buhari will unveil the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL on 18th July 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Reduces in April, Diesel's Increases - NBS
Premium Times
The NBS also says that Kaduna residents paid the highest price for petrol in April, compared to other states. Read more »
May 17
Mozambique: Fuel Imports Continue Normally
AIM
The Mozambican fuel import company, Imopetro, has guaranteed that the importation of liquid fuels is continuing normally, and no interruption in stocks is forecast in the short… Read more »
Sudan: Consumer Protection Association Calls Attention to Electricity and Oil Issues
Dabanga
The Consumer Protection Association joined a group of organisations and individuals who filed an official complaint in Khartoum against the doubling of the electricity tariffs for… Read more »
Liberia: Gasoline Price Hit Lrd 1,800 in Ganta
New Dawn
Report from Nimba County says the pump price for a gallon of gasoline in Ganta City is now being sold between LRD1,500 (USD10.00) and LDR 1,800 LD (USD 12.00) from previously… Read more »
Ghana: Ensure Effective Monitoring of Ghana Petroleum Funds - IAC Told
Ghanaian Times
The Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) has been urged to be proactive with its mandates, to ensure an effective performance monitoring of the management of the Ghana Petroleum… Read more »
Ghana: PIAC Urges Petroleum Commission to Ensure Compliance By IOCs
Ghanaian Times
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged Petroleum Commission (PC) to ensure strict compliance with minimum work obligations by International Oil Companies… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Scarcity - Govt, Marketers Trade Blames Over Transport Claims
Daily Trust
Amidst raging queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also called petrol in Abuja and some states, federal government agencies in the petroleum industry, as well as the product… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Has Invested Almost U.S.$30 Billion in Nigeria Within Eight Years - Govt
This Day
The federal government has disclosed that French oil major, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, has invested almost $30 billion in Nigeria's oil and gas sector within the space of… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Buhari Over N1.48 Trillion Spent On Refineries' Maintenance
This Day
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to probe allegations that over N1.48 trillion… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Scandalous Oil Theft - Nigeria Loses U.S.$7.3 Billion in One Year
Vanguard
THERE are indications that despite the rise in crude oil prices in the international market, Nigeria's economy may not reap the benefits due to the continued increase in theft and… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria Lost N2.4trn to Crude Oil Theft in 28 Months
Daily Trust
Nigeria has lost crude oil worth over N2.453 trillion to theft within two years and four months, computation by Daily Trust on Sunday of data from petroleum industry reports has… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Experts Warn of Looming Fuel Crisis in Uganda
Nile Post
Experts have warned that Uganda is about to fall into the biggest fuel crisis ever, because of the actions of her neighbour, Kenya. Read more »
West Africa: Company Says It's Close to Major Gas Find
Premium Times
The company's findings were confirmed from a rigorous hydrocarbon exploration campaign it conducted in the Sierra Leonean basin Read more »
Kenya: More Pain at the Pump as Fuel Prices Rise By Sh5.50
Capital FM
Kenyans will have to dig deeper into their pockets to purchase fuel after a Sh5.50 price increase in the latest EPRA fuel price review. Read more »
Mozambique: Import of Fuel Continuing Normally, Says Imopetro
AIM
The Mozambican fuel import company, Imopetro, has guaranteed that the import of liquid fuels is continuing normally, and no interruption in stocks is forecast in the short term. Read more »
