…AFRIPERF Charter To Promote Investments, Harmonisation of Petroleum Regulations Nigeria has once again demonstrated leadership in Africa’s oil and gas sector by spearheading the signing of a charter to birth the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF). The landmark signing ceremony, chaired by the Commission Chief Executive (CCE) Of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has successfully overseen the conversion of Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) 202 to Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 66, a landmark achievement that reinforces Nigeria’s standing as a prime destination for both local and international oil and gas investors. This milestone not only signifies the successful transition of a key a...

... 94 Decommissioning and Abandonment Plans Approved In Line With PIA ... Over $400m In Pre-sale Decommissioning And Abandonment Liabilities Secured The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has said Nigeria is applying lessons from costly global divestment cases to safeguard its oil and gas sector, securing over $400 millio...

… Komolafe Commends President for Vacating Entry Barriers ... We Look Forward to Another Bid Round – NNPCL … We’re Honoured to Be First IOC Awarded Exploration Block in 10 Years- Total MD ... SAPETRO Commends NUPRC's Transparency in Bid Process The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has overseen the successful execution of the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) ...

… Gas Production Rises 8.58% Year-On-Year … As Gas Flare Hits Three-Year Low Of 7.16% Nigeria has achieved a rare energy milestone as gas flaring fell to 7.16% in July 2025, even as daily gas production rose to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD). The simultaneous growth in output and decline in flaring underscores the Commission’s drive to boost production while advan...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) made an impactful statement at the 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) in Lagos. Through high level engagements and technical contributions, the Commission showcased its reform agenda, technological adoption, and sustainability driven regulation, all aimed ...