The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that a fire incident affecting part of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System in Delta State has been successfully contained. In a statement issued on Sunday, NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said the situation was stabilised following an explosion reported on Wednesday evening at…
NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL) has recorded its highest daily oil output in more than 30 years, producing 355,000 barrels per day on 1 December 2025. The achievement represents a major step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects NEPL’s focus on operational efficiency, disciplined management, and structured field development. Commenting on the milestone, NNPC Limited…
In a significant step towards reducing environmental impact and expanding gas supply, the NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture has signed commercialisation agreements with five companies to utilise flare gas previously wasted in operations. Heirs Energies’ CEO, Mr Osa Igiehon, stated in Lagos that the agreements “advance Nigeria’s gas commercialisation and environmental stewardship agenda.” Concluded…
No fewer than 850 technicians have undergone training under the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Seplat Energy Plc Joint Venture (JV) since the partnership began. Mr Roger Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, disclosed this on Wednesday during the graduation ceremony of the “Apprentice G13 Class’’ at the company’s Technical Training Centre…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N5.4 trillion on a revenue of N45.1 trillion for 2024, marking a 64 per cent increase from the N3.3 trillion PAT recorded in 2023. Mr Bashir Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., disclosed the results on Monday…
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, dismissed the N100 billion suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its co-defendants over an oil import licence dispute. Justice Mohammed Umar dismissed the suit following an oral application by the defence lawyers after…
Nigeria’s downstream energy sector is entering a new phase of growth following deregulation, currency reforms and increased regional collaboration, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has said. Dr Mumuni Dagazau, the company’s Executive Vice President for Downstream, made the announcement at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos. The conference, themed “Energy Sustainability: Growth…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has appointed Mr Andy Odeh and Mrs Morenike Adewunmi to senior leadership positions as part of its strategy to improve stakeholder engagement and corporate communication. According to a company statement on Tuesday, Odeh has been named Chief Corporate Communications Officer. He brings three decades of experience in…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has dismissed suggestions of a possible sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, asserting that the facility will remain under government ownership as it undergoes comprehensive rehabilitation. Bashir Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., addressed the matter during a corporate town hall meeting held at…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has recorded a 100 per cent availability on Major Crude Oil Pipelines in the country. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr Bashir Ojulari, said this while delivering a Keynote Address at the 24th NOG Energy Week (NOG) on Tuesday in Abuja. Ojulari…
