Namibia’s political stability and strong regulatory framework place it in a favourable position to develop its oil and gas sector, according to Esueme Kikile, General Manager for Human Capacity Development at Nigeria’s Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). You also lost your previous president. What did you do? You were able to transition seamlessly, hold...
Author: Justice Amissah (Justice Amissah)
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Petrobras wins key regulatory approval to drill near Amazon
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company received permission from regulators to perform emergency response drills near the mouth of the River, a crucial step toward winning approval to explore in a region the company has been pushing to access for years. Petroleo Brasileiro SA is expected to start emergency drills in the Foz do Amazonas basin on...
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Africa’s Nuclear Capacity Could Expand Tenfold by 2050 – Report
Africa’s nuclear sector is poised for significant growth, with a new International Atomic Energy Agency report projecting generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Despite having just one operational nuclear plant today, a new report projects that Africa’s generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. The report, ‘Outlook for Nuclear...
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Venture Global wins LNG arbitration dispute against Shell(Bloomberg) –
Venture Global Inc., one of the largest U.S. exporters of liquefied natural gas, has prevailed over oil giant Shell Plc in an arbitration case over the sale of cargoes from its first export plant, capping a two-year fight.The Virginia-based company welcomed the favorable tribunal ruling in a statement Tuesday and said the decision reaffirmed the...
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Kazakhstan and Russia Begin wWork on Construction of High Capacity Nuclear Power Plant
On August 8, 2025, in the village of Ulken (Zhambyl District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan), the initial work began on the nuclear power plant (NPP) construction project – engineering surveys to determine the optimal site and prepare design documentation for the future high-capacity NPP. The event was attended by Director General of the Russian State Corporation...
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Helicopter crash: Tribute from Independent Power Generators, Ghana
The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has extended its deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and the people of Ghana on the tragic loss of eight devoted public servants and gallant officers in yesterday’s tragic helicopter crash. We pay solemn tribute to: and Sergeant Ernest Addo. These distinguished compatriots served our nation with honour, courage,...
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Nigeria’s EV Market is in Vogue as Foreign Investment Pours in.
The arrival of a locally assembled electric SUV is the latest signal that Nigeria’s EV ambitions are picking up speed. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria’s local EV assembling and production is growing, evidenced by the recent unveiling of a high-performance, all-electric SUV built on home soil. The launch signals a growing confidence in domestic...
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Tamale Faces Power Supply Risk as VRA/NEDCo Staff Withdraw Services Over Assaults
Tamale and nearby communities may soon experience disruptions in electricity supply following a service withdrawal by staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced. The decision to halt services was taken after an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2025,...
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FG eyes N796bn annually from 5% petrol surcharge 31st July 2025
The Federal Government may rake in N796bn annually from the introduction of a five per cent surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol, based on its new tax policy slated to take effect from January 1, 2026, an analysis by The PUNCH has revealed. The five per cent surcharge on refined petroleum products is contained...
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BP exits giant Australian green hydrogen and renewables hubBP has exited the gigantic
BP exits giant Australian green hydrogen and renewables hubBP has exited the gigantic Australian Renewable Energy Hub, which would feature up to 26GW of upstream wind and solar, much of which would have been used produce hydrogen and ammonia. The oil company had first bought a 40.5% operating stake in the project back in 2022,...