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Nigeria Nominates Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan to Head Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Eyeing Upstream Reform and Investment Push

Eyesan’s nomination arrives as Nigeria moves to consolidate reforms, attract capital and unlock long-delayed upstream potential through transparent and predictable regulation

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the new Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in a move expected to reshape the country’s upstream oil and gas sector and boost investor confidence. As a seasoned professional with extensive experience, Eyesan is poised to…

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African Exploration and Production (E&P) Above-Ground Attractiveness Strengthens amid Policy and Licensing Reforms

The African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy Outlook highlights the impact of above-ground reforms and licensing on Africa’s E&P investment landscape

With upstream capital expenditure set to reach $41 billion in 2026, Africa’s rising exploration and production (E&P) activity highlights the evolving landscape of above-ground attractiveness across the continent. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, African countries currently fall mostly in the mid-range of…

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Petralon Energy Advances Dawes Island Drilling Activities Through Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)-Driven Development Strategy

Nigeria’s upstream push gains traction as Petralon Energy boosts output, strengthens community engagement and showcases the rising impact of empowered indigenous operators

African exploration and production company Petralon Energy is advancing drilling activities at the Dawes Island field, situated at PPL 259 in Nigeria. The company brought the DI-2 well online while announcing the successful spudding of the DI-3 well. Both milestones reflect an ambitious drive to bolster production through continuous drilling…

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Nigeria’s Olu Verheijen Joins G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum Amid Strategic Reforms

Hosted by the African Energy Chamber, the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum takes place November 21 at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg

As the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum fast-approaches, major African oil and gas producers such as Nigeria are gearing up to bring their strategic energy agendas to a global audience. Nigeria’s Special Advisor to President Bola Tinubu on Energy Olu Verheijen has joined the forum – taking place November 21…

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Oando PLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wale Tinubu to Spotlight African Energy Leadership at G20 Investment Forum

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando, will join global and African leaders at the G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg this month, underscoring the growing influence of indigenous companies in shaping the continent’s energy future

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, has been confirmed as a featured speaker at the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/). His participation highlights the expanding role of African energy companies in driving growth, advancing regional integration and…

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Nigeria’s Philip Mshelbila Elected Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General in Defining Moment for African Gas

The African Energy Chamber believes that this milestone affirms the continent’s rising role in the global gas market

Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, has been elected Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Mshelbila assumes the position from outgoing Secretary General Mohamed Hamel, who led the organization through a period of significant growth and development. As a leading voice in global gas dialogue,…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advocates Gas-Driven Industrialization at Gas Investment Forum

The African Energy Chamber showcased the importance of gas in driving Nigeria and Africa’s energy security agenda at the Gas Investment Forum held in Lagos from October 7 – 8, 2025

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) has highlighted the critical role of gas in driving Nigeria and Africa's energy security agenda at the recent Gas Investment Forum in Lagos. Board Advisory Member, Dr. Grace Orife, emphasized that gas is the cornerstone of Africa's industrial renaissance – powering factories, fertilizer production,…

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Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources Named Reformer of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Through ambitious policies such as the Petroleum Industry Act and 2025 Upstream Petroleum Operations Executive Order, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources is strengthening Nigeria’s attractiveness to international investors

Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources has been named Reformer of the Year at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, in recognition of its commitment to transforming the oil and gas sector through sweeping reforms that are reshaping Nigeria’s investment landscape. A cornerstone of this agenda is…

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Levene Energy Wins Local Content Champion Award at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

The Nigerian energy services solutions provider has been recognized for its outstanding leadership in scaling African-led projects, developing local suppliers and building durable industrial capacity across West Africa

Levene Energy has been named the winner of the Local Content Champion award at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, recognizing the company’s outstanding contributions to advancing local participation, skills development and value creation across Africa’s energy sector. The award underscores Levene Energy’s commitment…

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Renaissance Seeks Partners to Unlock Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Potential

Renaissance Africa Energy is targeting a production base of 500,000 barrels of oil and 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day by 2030

Renaissance Africa Energy – a consortium of five energy companies – has announced it is seeking partners to help grow its portfolio and drive oil and gas development in Nigeria.   The announcement was made by Tony Attah, Managing Director and CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy during a briefing at African…