Nigerian govt mulls sale of NNPCL refineries
The Nigerian government is reportedly looking into the possibility of selling the refineries owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to top officials, this option is being reviewed as part of wider plans to reform the oil sector and improve fuel supply across the country. The move comes after years of investment […]
PENGASSAN Stops Gas, Crude Supply To Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has halted the supply of crude oil and gas to the Dangote Refinery. The union said the action was taken over unresolved issues between its members and the management, stressing that workers’ welfare and industry standards must not be ignored. According to reports, the […]
Dangote Refinery To Receive 12 Million Barrels Of US Crude
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria is set to receive a significant shipment of crude oil from the United States. Up to 12 million barrels are on their way, set to arrive in Nigeria next month. This import comes after the refinery faced challenges with local crude supply, which is preventing it from reaching its […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Suspends Operations Again Shortly After Restart, Loading Bay Left Empty
The Port Harcourt Refinery, which recently resumed operations, has once again come to a halt. This latest pause, just days after the excitement of its reopening, has left many Nigerians questioning the refinery’s future. On Friday, a visit to the refinery showed that there was no activity on-site, with workers explaining that the refinery was […]
Tonye Cole Explains Why Fuel Prices Won’t Drop to N700 at Port Harcourt Refinery
Tonye Cole, a former governorship candidate in Rivers State, has explained why it’s not possible for fuel prices in Nigeria to drop to N700 per litre at this time. Despite recent developments in Nigeria’s oil industry, including the announcement that the Port Harcourt refinery has started refining crude oil, Cole says that several factors are […]
Atiku Praises Dangote’s Tenacity as Refinery Begins Fuel Production
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has applauded Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, for his determination and vision with the launch of the Dangote Refinery. According to Atiku, Dangote’s commitment to starting the refinery and its fuel production is a clear example of the “can-do spirit” he […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Set to Kick Off Soon, Say Oil Marketers
Nigeria’s fuel supply challenges might soon be a thing of the past as oil marketers express optimism that the Port Harcourt Refinery will begin commercial production in the coming weeks. This development could be a game-changer for the country, which has long struggled with fuel shortages and the associated economic impacts. Billy Gillis-Harry, the national […]