Africa’s oil and gas sector is getting ready for a slow comeback in 2026, with Nigeria among the countries to lead the resurgence. This was revealed in a new report titled State of African Energy 2026 Outlook by the African Energy Chamber (AEC). The report says countries like Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and Angola are...
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Decommissioning and Abandonment: The Case Against Creating a New Commission in Nigeria
The recent move by the House of Representatives to establish a National Commission for the Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Installations (NC-DOGI) has sparked intense debate within Nigeria’s petroleum governance space. The Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have all strongly opposed...
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Sierra Leone Signs Reconnaissance Permit with Eni, Marking Major Step for Upstream Sector
The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) has announced the signing of a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Eni S.p.A., one of the world’s leading energy companies — a move hailed as a major milestone for the country’s upstream oil and gas sector. The agreement underscores President Dr. Julius Maada Bio’s agenda to promote economic diversification,...
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GPRTU Commends GOIL for Sustained Quality and Partnership
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has applauded GOIL PLC for its consistent supply of high-quality fuels, excellent customer service, and long-standing partnership that has supported Ghana’s transport sector for over six decades. The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by a GOIL delegation to the GPRTU headquarters at the Trades Union Congress...