Gas – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:42:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Gas – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FG Withdraws ₦256.5bn for Gas Infrastructure Development in First Half of 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-withdraws-%e2%82%a6256-5bn-for-gas-infrastructure-development-in-first-half-of-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-withdraws-%e2%82%a6256-5bn-for-gas-infrastructure-development-in-first-half-of-2025/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:12:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465219 The Federal Government has deducted a total of ₦256.5 billion from the Federation Account during the first half of 2025 to fund critical gas infrastructure projects across the country. The deductions were made under the statutory Gas Infrastructure Fund (GIF), which was created to support the development, expansion, and maintenance of gas pipelines, processing plants, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-withdraws-%e2%82%a6256-5bn-for-gas-infrastructure-development-in-first-half-of-2025/feed/ 0 Nigeria in Darkness Despite Vast Gas Reserves – Nnaji https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-in-darkness-despite-vast-gas-reserves-nnaji/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-in-darkness-despite-vast-gas-reserves-nnaji/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:13:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463253 Nigeria, a country blessed with over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves, continues to grapple with inadequate electricity supply, plunging millions of its citizens into prolonged darkness. This paradox of energy poverty amid resource abundance has drawn renewed criticism from stakeholders, most notably former Minister of Power and founder of Geometric Power, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-in-darkness-despite-vast-gas-reserves-nnaji/feed/ 0 Seplat Energy Moves to Activate Stranded Gas Assets to Boost LNG Output https://www.theinfostride.com/seplat-energy-moves-to-activate-stranded-gas-assets-to-boost-lng-output/ https://www.theinfostride.com/seplat-energy-moves-to-activate-stranded-gas-assets-to-boost-lng-output/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:44:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468235 Seplat Energy has disclosed that it is close to finalising commercial terms for a new gas development project centered around its Yoho field, which is currently considered “stranded” but is seen as having strong potential for LNG (liquefied natural gas) production. The revelation came from CEO Roger Brown at African Energy Week 2025, where he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/seplat-energy-moves-to-activate-stranded-gas-assets-to-boost-lng-output/feed/ 0 Nigeria Produced 1.37 Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas in First Half of 2025 — NUPRC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-produced-1-37-trillion-cubic-feet-of-gas-in-first-half-of-2025-nuprc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-produced-1-37-trillion-cubic-feet-of-gas-in-first-half-of-2025-nuprc/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:27:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465577 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that the country produced a total of 1.37 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas between January and June 2025. The figure highlights both the scale of Nigeria’s gas resources and the government’s ongoing push to expand gas development as a cornerstone of national energy strategy. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-produced-1-37-trillion-cubic-feet-of-gas-in-first-half-of-2025-nuprc/feed/ 0 NLNG Urges Greater Investments to Ensure Stable Gas Supply https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-urges-greater-investments-to-ensure-stable-gas-supply/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-urges-greater-investments-to-ensure-stable-gas-supply/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:36:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465144 The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has called for increased investments in gas development to guarantee stable supply across the country, stressing that the sector requires urgent attention to meet Nigeria’s energy and industrialisation goals. The appeal was made during a strategic meeting with the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-urges-greater-investments-to-ensure-stable-gas-supply/feed/ 0 West African Gas Pipeline Company collaborates with government agencies to enhance transnational gas supply. https://www.theinfostride.com/west-african-gas-pipeline-company-collaborates-with-government-agencies-to-enhance-transnational-gas-supply/ https://www.theinfostride.com/west-african-gas-pipeline-company-collaborates-with-government-agencies-to-enhance-transnational-gas-supply/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:52:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461706 The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has entered into a strategic partnership with key government agencies across several West African nations to strengthen cross-border natural gas distribution. This development is poised to enhance energy security, foster regional economic integration, and stimulate industrial growth throughout the sub-region. At a recent stakeholder meeting held in Lagos, WAPCo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/west-african-gas-pipeline-company-collaborates-with-government-agencies-to-enhance-transnational-gas-supply/feed/ 0 WAPCo, govt agencies partner on cross-border gas distribution https://www.theinfostride.com/wapco-govt-agencies-partner-on-cross-border-gas-distribution/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wapco-govt-agencies-partner-on-cross-border-gas-distribution/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:52:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461672 In a move set to strengthen energy security and boost economic cooperation across West Africa, the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has deepened its partnership with various government agencies to expand and secure cross-border gas distribution through the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP). The renewed collaboration is expected to drive policy alignment, enhance operational [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wapco-govt-agencies-partner-on-cross-border-gas-distribution/feed/ 0 Portugal Eyes Nigerian and US Gas Imports to Reduce Dependence on Russian Supply https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-eyes-nigerian-and-us-gas-imports-to-reduce-dependence-on-russian-supply/ https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-eyes-nigerian-and-us-gas-imports-to-reduce-dependence-on-russian-supply/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:57:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401481 Portugal has announced plans to increase natural gas imports from Nigeria and the United States as part of its strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian supply. The move aligns with the broader European Union (EU) initiative to secure alternative energy partners amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. In a statement, Portugal’s Minister of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-eyes-nigerian-and-us-gas-imports-to-reduce-dependence-on-russian-supply/feed/ 0 Kenyon Energy CEO Calls for End to Gas Flaring https://www.theinfostride.com/kenyon-energy-ceo-calls-for-end-to-gas-flaring/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kenyon-energy-ceo-calls-for-end-to-gas-flaring/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:59:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397523 The Chief Executive Officer of Kenyon Energy, Dr. Michael Adebanjo, has called for an accelerated end to gas flaring in Nigeria, emphasizing its detrimental impact on the environment, public health, and the economy. Speaking at an energy sustainability conference in Lagos, Adebanjo stressed the urgent need for policy enforcement and innovative solutions to tackle the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kenyon-energy-ceo-calls-for-end-to-gas-flaring/feed/ 0 Tinubu Tackles Power Outages: Two New Gas Plants on the Way https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-tackles-power-outages-two-new-gas-plants-on-the-way/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-tackles-power-outages-two-new-gas-plants-on-the-way/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 22:07:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378194 President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans by the Federal Government to address Nigeria’s power challenges by injecting an additional 500 million standard cubic feet of gas into the domestic market. This initiative, announced during the inauguration of critical gas infrastructure projects in Imo and Delta States, aims to enhance industrialization, create jobs, and bolster energy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-tackles-power-outages-two-new-gas-plants-on-the-way/feed/ 0 What to expect from the Oil and Gas sector in 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/what-to-expect-from-the-oil-and-gas-sector-in-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/what-to-expect-from-the-oil-and-gas-sector-in-2024/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:35:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367391 As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends and factors are likely to shape the landscape of the oil and gas sector. While predicting the future is inherently uncertain, there are certain expectations and considerations that industry stakeholders and observers may anticipate: 1. **Global Energy Transition:** The ongoing global shift towards cleaner and more [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/what-to-expect-from-the-oil-and-gas-sector-in-2024/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Gas Diplomacy: Fueling South Africa’s Growth Starting 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gas-diplomacy-fueling-south-africas-growth-starting-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gas-diplomacy-fueling-south-africas-growth-starting-2024/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:09:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365786 Infostride News reports that Riverside LNG, a prominent Nigerian energy company, is currently engaged in discussions exploring the possibility of a significant gas supply agreement with South Africa, with plans for implementation starting in the first quarter of 2024. This potential agreement is poised to be a groundbreaking development, establishing a notable collaboration in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gas-diplomacy-fueling-south-africas-growth-starting-2024/feed/ 0 IEA Reveals: Nigeria’s Gas Flaring Intensity Unchanged Since 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/iea-reveals-nigerias-gas-flaring-intensity-unchanged-since-2015/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iea-reveals-nigerias-gas-flaring-intensity-unchanged-since-2015/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:12:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361935 InfoStride News reported that Nigeria’s gas flaring intensity has remained constant since 2015, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite significant efforts to reduce flaring intensity through regulations like the Nigeria Gas Master Plan and the Flare Gas (Prevention of Waste and Pollution) Regulation, emissions from flaring decreased by 65% between 2005 and 2015, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iea-reveals-nigerias-gas-flaring-intensity-unchanged-since-2015/feed/ 0 NEITI Reveals Nigeria’s Unsettled Gas Royalties at $559.8M and Unpaid Gas Flare Penalties at $828.8M https://www.theinfostride.com/neiti-reveals-nigerias-unsettled-gas-royalties-at-559-8m-and-unpaid-gas-flare-penalties-at-828-8m/ https://www.theinfostride.com/neiti-reveals-nigerias-unsettled-gas-royalties-at-559-8m-and-unpaid-gas-flare-penalties-at-828-8m/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:05:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360473 Infostride News reports that Nigeria is grappling with substantial financial gaps in the gas sector, as disclosed by the Nigerian Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, the Executive Secretary of NEITI, unveiled these staggering figures during the 2nd German-Nigerian Symposium on Green Hydrogen in Abuja on November 13. Despite Nigeria’s status as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/neiti-reveals-nigerias-unsettled-gas-royalties-at-559-8m-and-unpaid-gas-flare-penalties-at-828-8m/feed/ 0 Ekperikpe Ekpo: OB3 Gas Pipeline Set for December 2023 Finish Line https://www.theinfostride.com/ekperikpe-ekpo-ob3-gas-pipeline-set-for-december-2023-finish-line/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekperikpe-ekpo-ob3-gas-pipeline-set-for-december-2023-finish-line/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:18:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359649 Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has expressed his confidence that the OB3 gas project will finally come to fruition by December 2023. This ambitious announcement was made during a pivotal meeting held with the Senate Committee on Gas, led by Senator Agom Jarigbe. The meeting served as an opportunity for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekperikpe-ekpo-ob3-gas-pipeline-set-for-december-2023-finish-line/feed/ 0 Obada Oko Welcomes Ogun State’s New CNG Gas Station https://www.theinfostride.com/obada-oko-welcomes-ogun-states-new-cng-gas-station/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obada-oko-welcomes-ogun-states-new-cng-gas-station/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:29:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359304 The Government of Ogun State has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a state-of-the-art Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refilling station in the Obada Oko area of the state. This significant development was formally announced by the dynamic Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, in a series of tweets shared through his Twitter handle, @dabiodunMFR, on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obada-oko-welcomes-ogun-states-new-cng-gas-station/feed/ 0 October Sees a 60% Surge in Cooking Gas Prices, Reveals Report https://www.theinfostride.com/october-sees-a-60-surge-in-cooking-gas-prices-reveals-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/october-sees-a-60-surge-in-cooking-gas-prices-reveals-report/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:07:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358306 Infostride News can confirm a startling 60% price hike in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) or cooking gas at terminals during the month of October. At the beginning of the month, the cost of 20 metric tons of cooking gas at the terminal stood at N10 million. However, by October 20, this price had surged to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/october-sees-a-60-surge-in-cooking-gas-prices-reveals-report/feed/ 0 Sani Unveils Kaduna’s Pioneering Liquefied Gas Station https://www.theinfostride.com/sani-unveils-kadunas-pioneering-liquefied-gas-station/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sani-unveils-kadunas-pioneering-liquefied-gas-station/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358302 On a momentous day in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of the state, took center stage to inaugurate a groundbreaking development that has the potential to transform the landscape of the region. This momentous occasion marked the official launch of the first Liquefied Compressed Natural Gas (L-CNG) station established by Greenville LNG, located [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sani-unveils-kadunas-pioneering-liquefied-gas-station/feed/ 0 McKinsey predicts oil and gas demand peak pre-2030 https://www.theinfostride.com/mckinsey-predicts-oil-and-gas-demand-peak-pre-2030/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mckinsey-predicts-oil-and-gas-demand-peak-pre-2030/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:55:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358063 McKinsey and Company, a renowned global management consulting firm, has recently released its October 2023 Global Energy Perspectives report, which sheds light on significant trends and projections in the energy sector. In this report, McKinsey anticipates that the demand for fossil fuels, particularly oil and gas, will reach its peak before the year 2030. This [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mckinsey-predicts-oil-and-gas-demand-peak-pre-2030/feed/ 0 Ayodeji Oseni: Fueling Industrial and Gas Manufacturing Through Government Policies https://www.theinfostride.com/ayodeji-oseni-fueling-industrial-and-gas-manufacturing-through-government-policies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ayodeji-oseni-fueling-industrial-and-gas-manufacturing-through-government-policies/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:14:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357346 Mr. Ayodeji Oseni, who serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Industrial & Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria Plc, possesses a wealth of experience in business development, marketing, and management. In a candid discussion with InfoStride News, he shares valuable insights on the policies that the Federal Government of Nigeria could enact to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ayodeji-oseni-fueling-industrial-and-gas-manufacturing-through-government-policies/feed/ 0 NLNG Abandons ‘Train 8’ Project https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-abandons-train-8-project/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-abandons-train-8-project/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:36:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356921 InfoStride News reports that the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has officially declared that the ambitious Train 8 project will no longer be feasible due to a critical challenge: the unavailability of feed gas supply in the country. This revelation comes as a significant setback for the NLNG, which had aspired to expand its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-abandons-train-8-project/feed/ 0 Russia ready to resume gas supplies to EU via Nord Stream 2: Putin https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ready-to-resume-gas-supplies-to-eu-via-nord-stream-2-putin/ https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ready-to-resume-gas-supplies-to-eu-via-nord-stream-2-putin/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:01:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334078 In his address to the Russian Energy Week International Forum, President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to resume gas supplies via one link of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that remains operational, local media reported. The Russian leader said gas could still be supplied by one remaining intact part of the Nord Stream 2 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ready-to-resume-gas-supplies-to-eu-via-nord-stream-2-putin/feed/ 0 Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s upstream, gas market. https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-to-discuss-nigerias-upstream-gas-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-to-discuss-nigerias-upstream-gas-market/#respond Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:11:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=321499 The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and other stakeholders are set to canvass a diversified market for Nigeria’s huge gas resources and woo investors into the upstream segment. Secretary-General of OPEC, Sanusi Barkindo; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva and the Chief [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-to-discuss-nigerias-upstream-gas-market/feed/ 0 NLNG to improve supplies to curb cooking gas shortage, crash price https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-to-improve-supplies-to-curb-cooking-gas-shortage-crash-price/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-to-improve-supplies-to-curb-cooking-gas-shortage-crash-price/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:53:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312480  Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has disclosed plans to reduce its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, exports in order to increase supply to the domestic market and crash the soaring price. Managing Director, NLNG, Philip Mshelbila, who disclosed this at the yearly conference of the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlng-to-improve-supplies-to-curb-cooking-gas-shortage-crash-price/feed/ 0 $16.6 billion FDI was attracted by the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zones Authority in 20 years https://www.theinfostride.com/16-6-billion-fdi-was-attracted-by-the-oil-and-gas-free-trade-zones-authority-in-20-years/ https://www.theinfostride.com/16-6-billion-fdi-was-attracted-by-the-oil-and-gas-free-trade-zones-authority-in-20-years/#respond Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:16:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307442 The revenue showed that N2.1 billion was generated in January, while February, March, April and May had N1.45 billion, N4.39 billion, N1 billion and N453.98 million respectively,” Umana said. He added that efficient services delivery on the operational side of running the free trade zones had greatly improved through dedicated leadership as well as the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/16-6-billion-fdi-was-attracted-by-the-oil-and-gas-free-trade-zones-authority-in-20-years/feed/ 0 Gas consumption lowest in Nigeria despite 206 tcf reserves https://www.theinfostride.com/gas-consumption-lowest-in-nigeria-despite-206-tcf-reserves/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gas-consumption-lowest-in-nigeria-despite-206-tcf-reserves/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:03:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304736 Despite boasting of a 206 trillion standard cubic feet of gas reserves and topping major countries, Nigeria’s per capita consumption of gas is the lowest in the sub-Saharan African region, Ministers of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylvia has said. He stated this at the 2021 yearly sub-Saharan African Oil and Gas Conference tagged ”The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gas-consumption-lowest-in-nigeria-despite-206-tcf-reserves/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s gas commercialisation in limbo as commodity price soars https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gas-commercialisation-in-limbo-as-commodity-price-soars/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gas-commercialisation-in-limbo-as-commodity-price-soars/#respond Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:58:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302542 Plans by the Federal Government to end gas flaring through a commercialisation arrangement has remained in limbo as the global price of natural gas witnessed over 60 per cent increase. The price stability may indeed push the price to almost the same amount the commodity last traded in 2018, thanks to blue hydrogen and reduction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gas-commercialisation-in-limbo-as-commodity-price-soars/feed/ 0 Despite energy transition, the future of oil exploration is still bright- NAPE https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-energy-transition-the-future-of-oil-exploration-is-still-bright-nape/ https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-energy-transition-the-future-of-oil-exploration-is-still-bright-nape/#respond Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:15:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302486 The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has expressed confidence that the future of oil and gas exploration is bright amid the global energy transition. The president, NAPE, Mrs. Patricia Ochogbu, said petroleum exploration is not all about oil, but also about gas even as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva declared [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-energy-transition-the-future-of-oil-exploration-is-still-bright-nape/feed/ 0 Total Energies committed to Nigeria’s growth, invests $60 billion https://www.theinfostride.com/total-energies-committed-to-nigerias-growth-invests-60-billion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/total-energies-committed-to-nigerias-growth-invests-60-billion/#respond Mon, 05 Jul 2021 22:44:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299706 Victor Bamidele, Deputy Managing Director, Deep water District, Total Energies, says the company has invested over 60 billion dollars in exploration and other projects in Nigeria. Bamidele disclosed this on Monday at the ongoing Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja. He spoke on the topic ‘Expanding the Nigerian Content Frontiers through Intra-African Trade’. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/total-energies-committed-to-nigerias-growth-invests-60-billion/feed/ 0 VP Osinbajo insists no defunding gas projects in developing nations https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-insists-no-defunding-gas-projects-in-developing-nations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-insists-no-defunding-gas-projects-in-developing-nations/#respond Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:48:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298755 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that funding for gas and fossil fuel projects in Nigeria and other developing countries will be sustained during the global transition to net-zero emissions, and that Nigeria will continue its frontline advocacy for a just transition.   This, according to a statement by Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-insists-no-defunding-gas-projects-in-developing-nations/feed/ 0 DPR to open mini gas distribution centres across all local council areas https://www.theinfostride.com/dpr-to-open-mini-gas-distribution-centres-across-all-local-council-areas/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dpr-to-open-mini-gas-distribution-centres-across-all-local-council-areas/#respond Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:51:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297073 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it is planning to launch liquified natural gas (LNG) micro-distribution centres across the 774 local government areas (LGAs). Sarki Auwalu, director of DPR, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2021 Nigeria International Petroleum Summit in Abuja. In April 2021, Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum resources, said [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dpr-to-open-mini-gas-distribution-centres-across-all-local-council-areas/feed/ 0 Senate hails NNPC’s drive towards profitability https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-hails-nnpcs-drive-towards-profitability/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-hails-nnpcs-drive-towards-profitability/#respond Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:41:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296970 The senate has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for its efforts towards attaining profitability and stamping out corruption from its system. Suleiman Abdu Kwari, chairman senate committee on anti-corruption and financial crimes, gave the commendation at a hearing which was held at the national assembly complex, Abuja. Kwari said it was heart-warming to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-hails-nnpcs-drive-towards-profitability/feed/ 0 Renewed exploration pushes Nigeria’s gas reserves to 206.53tcf https://www.theinfostride.com/renewed-exploration-pushes-nigerias-gas-reserves-to-206-53tcf/ https://www.theinfostride.com/renewed-exploration-pushes-nigerias-gas-reserves-to-206-53tcf/#respond Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:23:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296951 Nigeria’s proven gas deposits has risen to 206.53 trillion cubic feet (tcf) from the 203.16tcf declared last year, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said yesterday, in Abuja. Speaking at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit, Director of DPR, Auwalu Sarki disclosed that indigenous oil, and gas companies were now contributing as much as 33 per [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/renewed-exploration-pushes-nigerias-gas-reserves-to-206-53tcf/feed/ 0 Huawei brings intelligent oil, gas to Nigeria. https://www.theinfostride.com/huawei-brings-intelligent-oil-gas-to-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/huawei-brings-intelligent-oil-gas-to-nigeria/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:59:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296817 A top global ICT infrastructure provider, Huawei, has introduced new ICT solutions for higher safety and efficiency in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. While participating at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit 2021, Huawei hosted a forum to discuss how to drive data to barrel and set up an exhibition booth to showcase its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/huawei-brings-intelligent-oil-gas-to-nigeria/feed/ 0 NNPC: $40 billion investment needed to achieve gas plan https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-40-billion-investment-needed-to-accomplish-gas-plan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-40-billion-investment-needed-to-accomplish-gas-plan/#respond Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:25:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296050 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says $40 billion investment is needed to accomplish the nation’s gas plan. Yusuf Usman, chief operating officer for gas and power at NNPC, made this known at a virtual forum on Wednesday. President Muhammadu Buhari launched the ‘Decade of Gas in Nigeria’ on March 29, an ambitious plan by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-40-billion-investment-needed-to-accomplish-gas-plan/feed/ 0 ARDA: African countries need $15.7 billion to upgrade oil refineries https://www.theinfostride.com/arda-african-countries-need-15-7-billion-to-upgrade-oil-refineries-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/arda-african-countries-need-15-7-billion-to-upgrade-oil-refineries-2/#respond Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:15:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296048 The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), a pan-African organisation for the downstream oil sector in Africa, says Nigeria and other countries in the continent require $15.7 billion to upgrade 36 oil refineries. Founded in 2006, the ARDA is comprised of African oil refiners, importers, terminal operators, major marketers, distributors and regulators. In March, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/arda-african-countries-need-15-7-billion-to-upgrade-oil-refineries-2/feed/ 0 OPEC commits to steady and stable global oil market https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-commits-to-steady-and-stable-global-oil-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-commits-to-steady-and-stable-global-oil-market/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:45:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295842 The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-OPEC ministerial meeting has reaffirmed its commitment to a stable global market in the mutual interest of producing countries. The meeting gave the assurance at the end of its virtual 17th OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting on Tuesday. “In view of current oil market fundamentals and the consensus [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-commits-to-steady-and-stable-global-oil-market/feed/ 0 DPR awards marginal oilfields to 50% of shortlisted firms https://www.theinfostride.com/dpr-awards-marginal-oilfields-to-50-of-shortlisted-firms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dpr-awards-marginal-oilfields-to-50-of-shortlisted-firms/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:44:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295851 Nigeria has awarded the rights to develop marginal oilfields to 50% of the 161 firms shortlisted after they met all the conditions, the petroleum regulator said on Tuesday. Nigeria is looking to production from the fields to bolster state finances and increase local participation in the oil sector, which provides the bulk of the country’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dpr-awards-marginal-oilfields-to-50-of-shortlisted-firms/feed/ 0 NNPC: Why we want 20% stake in Dangote Refinery https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-why-we-want-20-stake-in-dangote-refinery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-why-we-want-20-stake-in-dangote-refinery/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:04:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295574 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has moved to explain its recent bid to acquire 20 percent stake in the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery in Lagos, citing the need to ensure energy security for the country. The corporation in a statement its Group General Manager Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, stated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-why-we-want-20-stake-in-dangote-refinery/feed/ 0 Be Careful With How You Store And Use Gas – Lagos State Government https://www.theinfostride.com/be-careful-with-how-you-store-and-use-gas-lagos-state-government/ Sat, 30 Nov 2019 17:09:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242213 The Lagos State Government has urged Lagosians to be careful of the way they store and use gas for domestic and commercial purposes. The General-Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, urged residents to instantly flee from areas where suspected air pollution from any gaseous substances is noticed. Dolapo said [...]

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]]> Investors Should Invest In Gas – Ibe Kachikwu https://www.theinfostride.com/investors-should-invest-in-gas-ibe-kachikwu/ Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:09:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180498 Dr Ibe Kachikwu recently spoke of the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to shift focus from oil-dependence to gas was yielding results. According to Mr Ibe, the agreement will open unbelievable opportunities as the first phase will produce 2200 standard cubic feet, scf, of gas to 5,000 scf. ”President Muhammadu Buhari provided this leadership [...]

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]]> FG Is Set To Push Enough Gas To The Power Sector – Maikanti Baru https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-set-to-push-enough-gas-to-the-power-sector-maikanti-baru/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:35:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179726 The Federal Government has commissioned 1,000 kilometres of major gas pipelines, with an additional 1,400km planned for construction before the end of the year. Maikanti Baru, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), confirmed this in Lagos at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Conference. He said the pipeline project shows the government’s [...]

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]]> We’ll Make Money From Gas – Maikanti Baru https://www.theinfostride.com/well-make-money-from-gas-maikanti-baru/ Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:12:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152749 The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, has reiterated that the Corporation will generate revenue for Nigeria from gas. In a statement in Abuja on Thursday by the ‎Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, Baru said monetisation of natural gas was a cardinal mandate [...]

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]]> Gas Alone Cannot Improve Power Sector – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/gas-alone-cannot-improve-power-sector-fashola/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:35:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140758 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday said in Lagos that gas alone could not bring the much needed increase in power supply in the country. Fashola spoke as guest speaker through Mr Chinedu Ugbo, acting Chairman, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), at the 2016 Annual Conference of the [...]

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]]> Jonathan Should Reduce Number Of Aides To Save The Economy – PENGASSAN https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-should-reduce-number-of-aides-to-save-the-economy-pengassan/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:15:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/jonathan-should-reduce-number-of-aides-to-save-the-economy-pengassan/ Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has called on the federal government to reduce the number of political appointees and aides and the cost of maintaining them, instead of imposing unnecessary austerity measures on Nigerians. President of PENGASSAN, Francis Johnson said this in a statement released in Lagos, yesterday. “The cost [...]

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]]> Nigerian Student Builds Solar Electric Volkswagen https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-student-builds-solar-electric-volkswagen/ Sun, 04 May 2014 14:48:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40307 Segun Oyeyiola’s parents were always telling him, “you better find something better to do. Your siblings have completed their first degrees and rather than you do some stupid things.” Those “stupid things”, in Segun’s case, included building…

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]]> 2016 Chevy Volt Caught Testing in Europe https://www.theinfostride.com/2016-chevy-volt-caught-testing-in-europe/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:46:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38419 After enjoying several years as America’s semi-official Jesus Car, the Chevy Volt is starting to lose its luster in the face of bigger, better plug in hybrids from Europe and Japan- not to mention the more practical Ford Fusion Energi built by Chevy…

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]]> America is Going Formula 1 Racing with Haas Racing https://www.theinfostride.com/america-is-going-formula-1-racing-with-haas-racing/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:23:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35247 American racing mogul and machine-tool legend Gene Haas is headed to Formula 1 next year, having been cleared by the FIA earlier this week. “Obviously, we’re extremely pleased to have been granted a Formula 1 licence by the FIA,” said Haas. “…

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]]> BMW Motorsports Partners WIth German Solar Firm https://www.theinfostride.com/bmw-motorsports-partners-with-german-solar-firm/ Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:52:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=21107 BMW Motorsports has signed a partnership deal with GermanPV GmbH, one of the Germany’s leading renewable energy and solar concept companies. While the deal is basically for a decal on one of BMW’s many race cars, the deal also opens the way for…

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]]> Giant Of Africa, Nigeria Mobilises $700 Million For Trans-Sahara Gas Project Says GEJ https://www.theinfostride.com/giant-of-africa-nigeria-mobilises-700-million-for-trans-sahara-gas-project-says-gej/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:10:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=15157 President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Addis Ababa announced that Nigeria has mobilised 700 million dollars to support the completion of Nigeria- Algeria gas pipeline project. . Jonathan made this known in a report on the status of the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline project, presented at the 30th meeting of the NEPAD Heads of State and [...]

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