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  • NUPRC to enforce PIA 2021 for Host community development

    NUPRC to enforce PIA 2021 for Host community development

    The Chief Executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyeso, has said the commission will ensure oil companies comply with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to promote sustainable development in host communities.

    Mrs. Eyeso made the statement at a sensitization programme in Owerri, Imo State, where she explained that the PIA 2021 mandates oil companies to contribute 3% of their annual operating costs to Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDTs) for community development projects.

    “The funds will be used for education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic empowerment,” she said.

    Eyeso, who was represented by Atama Daniel, said the commission would facilitate a smooth implementation process and ensure compliance by oil companies.

    She, however, urged oil-producing communities to protect oil facilities in their areas and stop all illegal oil exploration activities within their communities.

    The chief executive also disclosed that NUPRC has established Alternative Dispute Resolution Centres to resolve disputes between oil companies and host communities.

    The National President of the HOSTCOM, Dr. Benjamin Tamarenebi in his remarks at the occasion earlier advised the host communities to always embark on sustainable development projects rather than frivolous projects.

    He warned traditional rulers against bidding for contracts for execution of projects approved for their communities in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act.”

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    He stated that monarchs as heads of Host Communities Board of Trustees have the responsibility of supervising the awarding and execution of projects approved for the communities and ensuring accountability, adding that awarding contracts to themselves will lead to compromise.

    The HOSTCOM president said funds disbursed to the communities are now higher than before and urged the communities to take good advantage of it.

    “They can build schools and other sustainable projects and think of something that will always be a more economical variable in the community; if this is done there would be economic activities and development. In order not to waste the funds, manpower, train your children with the funds, give them scholarships instead of buying vehicles or renting apartments in the city.”

    In his remarks, the Deputy Executive Director, Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Johnson Abiye said regulators should ensure smooth implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act as it relates to the oil producing communities.

    Abiye noted that many communities that were supposed to be part of HOSTCOM were omitted and called for the situation to be redressed.

  • NUPRC, NNPC deepen collaboration to boost operational efficiency

    NUPRC, NNPC deepen collaboration to boost operational efficiency

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have pledged to deepen collaboration to boost operational efficiency.

    This was the outcome of a meeting between the management of the NUPRC and the NNPC at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, yesterday.

    In a statement signed by the NUPRC’s Head, Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu,  the Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said the NUPRC and the NNPC – as creations of the Nigerian government – have similar goals.

    She added, “As major instruments of the government in the industry, we are aligned toward the same goal, and I think this is pivotal and we must not lose this golden opportunity.”

    Eyesan said the NUPRC was focused on reducing the cost of operations by harmonising fees and rents to make Nigeria’s oil and gas sector more competitive.

    To this end, the NUPRC boss revealed that the Commission was working closely with the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) to address the multiplicity of fees and rents to improve Nigeria’s competitiveness.

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    “We are working with the industry on harmonising the fees and rents that we charge,” she said, adding, “The whole idea is to harmonise and reduce it to the barest minimum so that we can reduce the cost of operations.”

    Eyesan further stated that the Commission was working on enhancing measurement and hydrocarbon accounting.

    “We have done the first phase, which is to audit what we already have. The second phase, which will commence shortly, will be the real implementation of the metering standards, and this entire programme will entail us having a data centre and having all the meters in all our locations to standard,” she stated.

    The NUPRC boss said the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) had so far been a success, but maintained that there was a need to fully utilise these funds for its intended purpose, as this would enhance community peace and improve the operating environment.

    Eyesan encouraged NNPC – as the country’s national oil company – to participate in the ongoing 2025 licensing round and deepen exploration.

    In his remarks, the NNPC GCEO, Engineer Bayo Ojulari, reiterated the need for an improved relationship between the national oil company and the regulator.

    Ojulari hailed Eyesan’s appointment as CCE, adding, “Your antecedents, your track records, your integrity, your forthrightness and clarity for those who have had the privilege of interacting with you, excite the industry.”

    He said the NUPRC had continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership in terms of regulation and had been “promoting transparency and shaping an enabling environment crucial for investment and operational excellence, which is good for the industry.”

    The NNPC boss said the national oil firm had recently launched the national gas master plan, which would boost the country’s gas production.

    Ojulari said critical projects like the OB3 and the AKK gas pipeline have continued to progress. He also presented a copy of the Gas masterplan to the CCE.

    He, however, maintained that there was a need to reduce the cost of operation in Nigeria to attract fresh investments and boost Nigeria’s energy security. This, he said, would not be possible without the NUPRC’s regulatory role.

    “As the national energy company operating commercially under the Petroleum Industry Act, our success is intertwined with the regulatory stewardship, which we are absolutely confident will be taken to the next level. We believe that deepening this partnership will greatly enhance our ability to unlock more value for Nigeria,”  Ojulari submitted.

  • NUPRC working with OPTS to address multiplicity of fees, says Eyesan 

    NUPRC working with OPTS to address multiplicity of fees, says Eyesan 

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) are working together to address multiplicity of fees and rents to make the countey’s oil and gas sector more competitive. 

    NUPRC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan made this known at meeting between the management of the NUPRC and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)

     at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on Friday. 

    This was contained in a press statement the commission’s Head, Media and Strategic Communication, Mr. Eniola Akinkuotu issued last night.

    The statement quoted her as saying, “We are working with the industry on harmonizing the fees and rents that we charge,” she said, adding, “The whole idea is to harmonise and reduce it to the barest minimum so that we can reduce the cost of operations.”

    She said NUPRC and NNPC have pledged to deepen collaboration in order to boost operational efficiency.

    According to the statement, Eyesan, said the NUPRC and the NNPC – as creations of the Nigerian government – have similar goals.

    She added, “As major instruments of the government in the industry, we are aligned toward the same goal and I think this is pivotal and we must not lose this golden opportunity.”

    Eyesan said the NUPRC is focused on reducing the cost of operations by harmonizing fees and rents to make Nigeria’s oil and gas sector more competitive. 

    To this end, the NUPRC boss revealed that the Commission was working closely with the The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)S) to address the multiplicity of fees and rents in order to improve Nigeria’s competitiveness. 

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    Eyesan further stated that the Commission is working on enhancing measurement and hydrocarbon accounting. 

    “We have done the first phase which is to audit what we already have. The second phase, which will commence shortly, will be the real implementation of the metering standards and this entire programme will entail us having a data center and having all the meters in all our locations to standard,” she stated.

    The NUPRC boss said the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) had so far been a success but maintained that there was a need to fully utilise these funds for its intended purpose as this would enhance community peace and improve the operating environment.

    Eyesan encouraged NNPC – as the country’s national oil company – to participate in the ongoing 2025 licensing round and deepen exploration.

    In his remarks, the NNPC GCEO, Engineer Bayo Ojulari, reiterated the need for an improved relationship between the national oil company and the regulator.

    Ojulari hailed Eyesan’s appointment as CCE, adding, “Your antecedents, your track records, your integrity, your forthrightness and clarity for those who have had the privilege of interacting with you, excites the industry.”

    He said the NUPRC had continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership, in terms of regulation and has been “promoting transparency and shaping an enabling environment crucial for investment and operational excellence which is good for the industry.”

    The NNPC boss said the national oil firm had recently launched the national gas master plan which would boost the country’s gas production.

    Ojulari said critical projects like the OB3 and the AKK gas pipeline have continued to progress. He also presented a copy of the Gas masterplan to the CCE.

    He, however, maintained that there was a need to reduce the cost of operation in Nigeria to attract fresh investments and boost Nigeria’s energy security. This, he said, would not be possible without the NUPRC’s regulatory role.

    “As the national energy company operating commercially under the Petroleum Industry Act, our success is intertwined with the regulatory stewardship which we are absolutely confident will be taken to the next level. We believe that deepening this partnership will greatly enhance our ability to unlock more value for Nigeria,” he stated. 

  • NUPRC clarifies conditions for deductions from host community trust fund

    NUPRC clarifies conditions for deductions from host community trust fund

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified that any deductions by settlors from the three per cent Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) fund provided under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) must strictly comply with Section 257(4) of the Act. 

    The commission assured Niger Delta host communities that such deductions are required to be transparent and properly justified.

    The clarification was given by the commission’s representative, Kingsley Okundia, at a one-day sensitisation workshop for settlors, HCDT organs and petroleum host communities held in Delta State. The event was attended by traditional rulers and community leaders from across the state.

    Okundia explained that deductions are permissible only in situations where petroleum facilities within a host community are damaged and funds are needed for their maintenance or replacement.

    “If you carefully look at the PIA, the only section where they said funds would be deducted, it is Section 257 sub section 4… It also states the reason why such funds will be deducted. And it should not also be done in secret. The community also has to know why their money is being deducted,” he said.

    He explained that the three per cent contribution was calculated based on the settlor’s operational expenditure for the preceding year, as captured in audited financial statements submitted to government and the NUPRC, as such, “there is no issue of shortchanging anybody.”

    The NUPRC official urged host communities in the Niger Delta to formally engage settlors for information and escalate unresolved issues to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, assuring them that petitions are treated with urgency.

    “We don’t play with petitions from communities. There is a section set aside for that,” he said.

    Earlier, High Chief G. I. O. Bucknor of Mecco and Marines Holdings Limited said the workshop reinforced the importance of community participation, accountability and compliance with the PIA to ensure oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta benefit from petroleum operations.

    Chairman of the event, the Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom, HRM Kalanama VIII, said host communities had critical responsibilities under the PIA through HCDTs, including governance, infrastructural development, peace and security, environmental protection and pipeline surveillance.

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    He noted that community involvement and the engagement of Tantita Security Services have helped curb pipeline vandalism in the region.

    “We can attest to the fact that from the implementation of the operation of this PIA we have recorded almost zero pipeline vandalism in our communities,” he said, calling on royal fathers and community leaders to continue preaching peace across the Niger Delta.

    Also speaking, Violet Onowakpokpo, Director, Government Office Annex, Warri, said the PIA reflects government’s commitment to addressing long-standing grievances in oil-producing areas, stressing that the government does not want host communities to be marginalised.

    She disclosed that plans were underway to open a complaints office to address host community issues.

    In a goodwill message on behalf of the Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, Director of Local Content, Emmanuel Ofomiyuaju, reaffirmed the state government’s support for initiatives that strengthen cooperation between operators and host communities in the Niger Delta.

    However, community leaders raised concerns over delayed payments and deductions. 

    Bashorun Askia Ogieh of Uzere community lamented the absence of NUPRC executives and alleged that HCDTs had not been credited since 2022.

    Representatives of host communities from Isoko- Irri and Idheze also protested deductions from the three per cent fund and demanded that “the money deducted at source be repaid to the community.”

    Similarly, Chairman of the Ndokwa HCDT BoT, Comrade Ameachi Asugwuni, raised issues relating to tax exemption, access to audited financial statements of settlors and lingering delays in payment, insisting that the law provides that the Host Community Fund shall not be taxed.

  • NUPRC blames fragmented policies for Africa’s unexploited 180TCF gas

    NUPRC blames fragmented policies for Africa’s unexploited 180TCF gas

    Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says over 180 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of discovered natural gas across Africa remains untapped, citing fragmented markets and unaligned fiscal and regulatory regimes.

    Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, in a keynote at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, therefore stressed the need for aligned regulations.

    Represented by NUPRC Director, Mr Edu Inyang, the NUPRC Chief Executive emphasised the need for aligned regulations and markets across Africa to unlock large-scale investment in the sector.

    She highlighted the African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum (AFRIPERF) as a critical platform for harmonising energy regulation across the continent. The forum was established to promote regulatory convergence, enhance predictability, and enable faster execution of cross-border projects that can deliver shared prosperity across Africa.

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    Speaking on the theme: “One Africa, One Regulator Voice: Aligned Policies for Continental Prosperity and Investment”, Eyesan said inconsistent regulatory frameworks across African countries continued to discourage cross-border energy investments and delay major projects.

    “Our voice must be one, our frameworks aligned, and our actions coordinated. Only then can we unlock the full transformative power of Africa’s resources for our people. Investors are not deterred by Africa’s geology; they are deterred by inconsistent rules.

    “A unified regulatory voice would significantly reduce investment risks and accelerate development,” she said.

    She noted that AFRIPERF was already advancing aligned standards, shared data platforms, capacity-building initiatives, and a unified African voice on global energy and climate platforms.

    Eyesan further said Africa’s development prospects were underpinned by its vast natural and human capital, including about eight per cent of global oil and gas reserves.

    According to her, Africa holds nearly 30 per cent of known critical mineral resources, and a population of over 1.5 billion people, largely youthful and economically active.

    She said coordinated policies, integrated infrastructure, and aligned regulatory frameworks could drive industrialisation, strengthen regional value chains, enhance energy security, and promote inclusive growth.

    The NUPRC boss cited Africa’s success in speaking with one voice at global platforms, including successive COP meetings, as well as regional cooperation initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

    She also described regional power pools, and cross-border gas infrastructure like the West African Gas Pipeline as proof that policy alignment accelerates development and expands access to affordable energy in Africa.

    “These examples demonstrate that policy alignment accelerates development and expands access to affordable energy,” Eyesan said.

    She urged African regulators and policymakers to deepen cooperation by strengthening AFRIPERF, expanding regional gas and electricity networks, adopting shared standards, and maintaining a unified African position in global energy and climate discussions.

  • NUPRC prioritises technical, financial capacity in Licensing Round Guidelines

    NUPRC prioritises technical, financial capacity in Licensing Round Guidelines

    • Slash signature bonus

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the transparent process for the 50 blocks in 2025 Oil Bid Round.  The commission also provided further clarification for the ongoing licensing round, especially for bidders interested in the 50 oil and gas blocks on offer.

    According to the Commission’s Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, only applicants with strong technical and financial credentials will proceed to the critical stage of the bidding process. Eyesan said this at the 2025 licensing round pre-bid webinar held yesterday.

    She said: “The process follows five steps: registration and pre-qualification, data acquisition, technical bid submission, evaluation, and a commercial bid conference. Only candidates with strong technical and financial credentials, professionalism and credible plans move forward. Winners are chosen through a transparent, merit-based procedure.”

    The NUPRC boss noted that with the approval of President Bola Tinubu, signature bonuses for the 2025 licensing round are now set within a value range that reduces entry barriers and places greater weight on what truly matters- technical capability, credible work programs, financial strength and the ability to deliver production within the shortest possible time.

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    “This has been done to increase competitiveness and in response to capital mobility,” the CCE stated.

    Eyesan described the licensing round as an open call for committed partners; those ready to invest capital, bring technical excellence, and accelerate Nigeria’s assets from license award to exploration, appraisal, and ultimately, full production.

    The NUPRC boss restated the Commission’s commitment to a transparent licensing round, insisting that Nigeria is “ready to be the beautiful bride to capital and playroom for advanced technological deployment for hydrocarbon recovery.”

    She added, “In this licensing round, 50 oil and gas blocks across Nigeria are available, allowing investors to access the country’s key basins and create long-term value.”

    Eyesan further assured the public that the bid process will comply with the Petroleum Industry Act, promote the use of digital tools for smooth data access and remain open to public and institutional scrutiny through the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and other oversight agencies.

    “Let me emphasise that the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round is not merely a bidding exercise. It is a clear signal of a re-imagined upstream sector, anchored in the rule of law, driven by data, aligned with global investment realities, and focused on long-term value creation,” the NUPRC boss said.

    Eyesan said that since December 1, 2025, all licensing materials have been posted on the Commission’s portal, dedicated support channels created to enable prompt response to enquiries from applicants, noting that the pre-bid conference has provided an opportunity to clarify the requirements to promote a transparent, well informed participation process.

  • NUPRC reaffirms commitment to transparent bid process for 50 oil blocks

    NUPRC reaffirms commitment to transparent bid process for 50 oil blocks

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to the transparent process for the 50 blocks in the 2025 Oil Bid Round.

    She declared the commission’s commitment while speaking at a Pre-Bid Webinar organised by the Commission to provide authoritative guidance for companies and investors seeking to participate in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round.

    “The Licensing Round is an open call for committed partners, those ready to invest, bring technology and accelerate Nigeria’s assets from licence award to exploration, appraisal and ultimately, full production,” she said.

    NUPRC had on December 1, 2025, launched Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round, which offers 50 oil and gas blocks across frontier, onshore, shallow water, and deepwater terrains for potential investors.

    She said the process was not only about offering an acreage, but an opportunity to participate in a stable, rules-based system that is opening the door to genuine value creation. 

    She explained that the Licensing Round was an open call for committed partners, those ready to invest, bring technology, and accelerate Nigeria’s assets from licence award to exploration, appraisal, and ultimately, full production.

    While stating that the process follows five steps: Registration, Pre-qualification, Data acquisition, Technical bid submission, and Evaluation and Commercial Bid Conference, the CEE noted that only candidates with high technical and financial credentials, professionalism, and credible plans would move forward.

    According to her, winners are chosen through a transparent merit-based process. Adding that with the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, signature bonuses for the 2025 Bid Round are now set within a value-range that reduces entry barriers and places greater weight on what truly matters.

    These, according to her, are technical capabilities, a credible programme, financial strength, and the ability to deliver production within the shortest possible time.

    “This has been done to increase competitiveness and a response to capital mobility,” she added.

    The NUPRC boss also submitted that the bid process would comply with the PIA 2021 and remain open to public scrutiny.

    “Let me state clearly that the bid process will comply with the PIA 2021, promote the use of digital tools for smooth data access, and remain open to public, international, and institutional scrutiny, through partners like NEITI, and other oversight agencies. Indeed, transparency is an integral part of our process,” she said.

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    Eyesan said that since December 1, 2025, all licensing materials have been posted on the Commission’s portal, dedicated support channels created to enable prompt response to enquiries from applicants, noting that the pre-bid conference has provided an opportunity to clarify the requirements to promote a transparent, well-informed participation process.

    “To further strengthen the process, today’s Webinar, the first of its kind, aims to clarify bid requirements, and helps you participate effectively before the tender deadline as well. We also invite your questions and feedback to improve the licensing round process and outcomes.

    “In closing, let me emphasize that the Nigerian 2025 Licensing Round is not merely a bidding exercise; it is a clear signal of a reimagined Upstream Sector anchored on the rule of law, driven by data, aligned with global investment realities, and focused on long-term value creation,” she added.

  • Nigeria’s crude production peaked at 554.4mb in 2025, says NUPRC

    Nigeria’s crude production peaked at 554.4mb in 2025, says NUPRC

    • 95% of OPEC quota met in December

    Nigeria produced a total of about 554.4 million barrels of crude oil and condensate in 2025 , The Nation learnt yesterday.

    This was contained in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) document titled: “Crude oil and condensate production 2025.”

    The lowest price of the Brent Crude in 2025 was $63/b at the close of the year, while it opened with $79/b as the highest price.

    The average crude oil price in the year was $71/b.

    The document also revealed average daily crude oil and condensate produced in the year under review was 1.63mb/d.

    In December 2025, the report said Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate output was 1.54mb/d.

    This translates to  an average of 46.22 million barrels  in a month and about 554.4 million barrels in the 12 month period under review..

    NUPRC revealed that only crude oil production was 1.42mb/d, representing 95 per cent of the 1.5mb/d quota approved for the country by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

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    According to the report, “the average crude oil production represents 95 per cent of OPEC quota of (1.5mbpd).”

    NUPRC added that in December 2025, crude oil and condensate production was 1.54mb/d.

    NUPRC said the crude oil and condensate production was as follows: January 1.73mb/d, February 1.73mb/d, March1.69mb/d, April 1.68mb/d, May1.65mb/d, June 1.69mb/d, July 1.71mb/d, August 1.63mb/d, September 1.58mb/d, October 1.59mb/d,  November 1.59mb/d, and December 1.54mb/d.

    On crude oil production, the document said the output was as follows: January 1.53mb/d, February 1.46mb/d, March 1.40mb/d, April 1.48mb/d, May 1.45mb/d, June 1.50mb/d, July 1.50mb/d, August 1.43mb/d, September 1.38mb/d, October 1.42mb/d, and November 1.43mb/d and 1.42mb/d in December.

    The period under review was an experience of opening up of shut-in oil wells and relative peaceful atmosphere in the Niger Delta region.

    There were however moments of shutdown for routine maintenance and other incidents like explosion on the Escravos Lagos Pipeline Line (ESPL) that impacted production.

  • Nigeria produces 19.66mbd in 2025

    Nigeria produces 19.66mbd in 2025

    • …meets 95 per cent of OPEC quota in December

    The total crude oil and condensate Nigeria produced in 2025 was 19.66million barrels per day (mb/d), The Nation learnt on Tuesday.

    This was contained in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) document titled: “Crude oil and condensate production 2025.”

    The document also revealed average crude oil and condensate produced in the year under review was 1.63mb/d.

    In December 2025, the report said Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate output was 1.54mb/d.

    NUPRC revealed that only crude oil production was 1.42mb/d, representing 95 per cent of the 1.5mb/d quota approved for the country by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

    The report said, “The average crude oil production represents 95 per cent of OPEC quota of (1.5mbpd).”

    NUPRC added that in December 2025, crude oil and condensate production was 1.54mb/d.

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    According to the document, the total crude was 17.40mb/d while total condensate was 2.26mb/d.

    In the year under review, the average crude production was 1.45mb/d while average condensate output was 188,333b/d.

    NUPRC said the crude oil and condensate production was as follows: January 1.73mb/d, February 1.73mb/d, March1.69mb/d, April 1.68mb/d, May1.65mb/d, June 1.69mb/d, July 1.71mb/d, August 1.63mb/d, September 1.58mb/d, October 1.59mb/d,  November 1.59mb/d, and December 1.54mb/d.

    For only crude oil breakdown, the document said the output was as follows: January 1.53mb/d, February 1.46mb/d, March 1.40mb/d, April 1.48mb/d, May 1.45mb/d, June 1.50mb/d, July 1.50mb/d, August 1.43mb/d, September 1.38mb/d, October 1.42mb/d, and November 1.43mb/d and 1.42mb/d.

    The period under review was an experience of the opening up of shut-in oil wells and a relatively peaceful atmosphere in the Niger Delta region.

    There were also, however, moments of shutdown for routine maintenance and an explosion on the Escravos Lagos Pipeline Line (ESPL).

  • NUPRC honours late PENGASSAN president Okoro

    NUPRC honours late PENGASSAN president Okoro

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed solidarity with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) as the union marks 20 years since the passing of its former President, Comrade Uche Marcus Okoro, who died in the Sosoliso plane crash on December 10, 2005.

    In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Media and Strategic Communication, Eniola Akinkuotu, the Commission described the late unionist—also known as Comrade U.M. Okoro—as an exceptional leader whose influence spanned both PENGASSAN and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), making him the only person to have led the two unions.

    The NUPRC commended Okoro’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigerian oil workers, noting that his legacy is immortalised in the naming of PENGASSAN’s national headquarters, U.M. Okoro House.

    Reaffirming its dedication to staff welfare and development, the Commission extended heartfelt condolences to the late unionist’s family, praying for continued strength for his widow and children.