Energy

By Ali Elias Forty-one young Nigerian graduates have commenced a 12-month intensive training programme on Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) under the Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (HCD) initiative of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The trainees, shortlisted from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGIC JQS), began the programme on Thursday at a kick-off ceremony held in Port Harcourt. The initiative is designed to strengthen local technical capacity and prepare a new cadre of skilled professionals for critical roles within and beyond Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The hands-on training will cover plant management, non-destructive testing techniques for in...

By Ali Elias Two key agencies of The Presidency—the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM)—have commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for the effectiveness of its operational systems and customer service framework, as the Board advances towards attaining 70 per cent Nigerian Content by 2027. The endorsements were given on Friday at the grand finale of the NCDMB’s 2025 Customer Service Week in Abuja, themed “Mission Possible,” where both agencies cited the Board as a benchmark for service excellence within Nigeria’s public sector. The commendation followed the release of the 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) Performance Report by the PEBEC Secretariat on December 2, in whi...

(L-R) General Manager, Corporate Communications Division, NCDMB, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, Chief Executive Officer, Marconi.NG EPC Limited, Mr. Gian Fabio Del Cioppo, Nigerian Content Manager, Marconi, Dr. David Editang and Quality Health Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager, Mr. Johnbull, Omogbai, during a tour of Port Harcourt-based oil and gas companies by NCDMB officials and media delegates, on Wednesday. By Ali Elias Marconi.NG EPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering oil and gas projects at competitive costs and within schedule, aligning its operations with Federal Government efforts to attract new investments, accelerate field development, and lower Nigeria’s overall production costs. The assurance was given on Wednesday during a facility tour of Port Harcourt-bas...

By Ali Elias The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled a $100 million Equity Investment Scheme, marking one of its most significant interventions yet to deepen indigenous participation in the nation’s oil and gas industry. Executive Secretary of the Board, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, announced the scheme during his keynote address at the opening of the 14th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, which ended on Thursday. The event drew senior government officials, National Assembly members, industry leaders, and representatives of international and indigenous energy companies. According to Ogbe, the initiative will provide equity financing to high-growth Nigerian energy service companies while boosting the long-term sustainability of the Nigerian Co...

…Nigeria’s Energy Revival Already Happening, says Ojulari By PR On December 1st, 2025, NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the flagship upstream subsidiary of NNPC Limited, achieved a record production level of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, its highest daily output since 1989.  The milestone marks a significant step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects the company’s ongoing transformation anchored on efficiency and discipline. The figures show genuine transformation: average daily production surged 52%, rising from 203,000 barrels per day in 2023 to 312,000 in 2025.  This record growth is no coincidence; it stems from a clear strategy anchored on operational excellence, strong asset management, and structured field development. NEPL’s performance dem...

PE Energy VP, Engr. Chukwuemeka Igilar answering questions from journalists BY Ali Elias The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) continued its two-day media tour on Wednesday with visits to two leading indigenous firms, PE Energy Limited and MarconiNg EPC Ltd, as part of its push to deepen the capacity of media professionals covering Nigeria’s oil and gas industry and to spotlight homegrown industrial competencies. Unlike Day One, the large number of participating journalists necessitated a split visitation plan. One group visited PE Energy Limited at the Trans Amadi Industrial Estate in Port Harcourt, while the second group was hosted by MarconiNg EPC Ltd. Before departure, the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, addressed the media...

As NCDMB Leads Media Tour, Showcases Indigenous Waste-to-Wealth Technology (R-L) Waste engine oil, intermediate product, and Base oil By Ali Elias NCDMB Showcases Indigenous Success in Circular Energy The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday led a national media delegation to Bunorr Integrated Energy Limited, an indigenous company converting used engine oil into high-grade base oil. The visit formed Day One of a two-day media tour organised by the Board to deepen the capacity of its media stakeholders and amplify homegrown industrial achievements in Nigeria’s energy sector. Bunorr Managing Director answering questions from journalists The tour drew journalists from national news platforms and the NCDMB media team, many of whom admitted they...

By Ali Elias The 14th NNPC Limited Sports Fiesta drew to a vibrant close on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Team Integrity dominating the medals table to clinch the overall title at the week-long competition. The team—comprising athletes from the Port Harcourt and Benin Zones—finished with an impressive 31 gold, 18 silver and 21 bronze medals, in addition to nine trophies, sealing their position as the standout performers of the 2025 edition. Trailing behind was Team Sustainability from the Abuja and Kaduna Zones, which secured 15 gold, 26 silver and 23 bronze medals, while Team Excellence from the Lagos and Warri Zones settled for third place with 13 gold, 16 silver and 19 bronze medals.  Ojulari: “Let Excellence Be Our Daily Standard” Spea...

...Wins Four Other Sustainability Awards at SERAS By PR The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), through its corporate social responsibility arm, NNPC Foundation Limited/Gte, has been named the Overall Winner/Most Responsible Organisation in Africa by SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards at the 19th edition of the Awards which held in Lagos. NNPC Foundation received a total of five awards at the ceremony, which was themed “Sustainability 2.0: Innovating for Impact and Inclusive Growth – Full Disclosure”. They include Best in Decent Work/Economic Growth; Best in Stakeholder Engagement; Best in Poverty Reduction; and the Africa Sustainability Professional of the Year which was clinched by Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director, NNPC Foundation. Delivering ...

By PR The President, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Engr. Wole Ogunsanyaon Wednesday declared that the cost of providing services in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is relatively the cheapest on the African continent.  He spoke at a Townhall Session at the 14th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Conference and Exhibition at the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Yenagoa and provided a detailed analysis of project costs across Africa and elsewhere.  Engr. Ogunsanya insisted that a distinction must be made between the capital expenditures (CAPEX) of the oil industry and operating expenditures (OPEX), stressing that Nigeria’s CAPEX rates were arguably the lowest in Africa...