The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has presented the Commission’s plans to reduce carbon emissions from Nigeria’s oil & gas sector while continuing to support energy security and economic growth at the 2025 Global Energy Show, in Canada. The CCE, represented by the Director, Energy Sustainability a...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) welcomed a delegation from the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) at its headquarters in Abuja. The visit was led by IPPG Chairman, Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa, who also serves as the Chairman of Waltersmith Group, an indigenous oil and gas company. The visit was a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration ...

Set to boost climate-resilient collaborations for long-term economic growth The British High Commission in Abuja has reiterated its strong support for Nigeria’s energy transition during a courtesy visit by the First Secretary for Climate Diplomacy, Ms. Samantha Harrison, to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). During the meeting, Ms. Harrison emphasised th...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), led by Commission Chief Executive Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, hosted a delegation from NNPC Energy Services (ENSERV) at its Abuja headquarters. The visit introduced ENSERV’s new management team, headed by Managing Director Sotonye Pinnick. ENSERV expressed a strong commitment to collaboration with the Commission, particularly in e...

Safeguarding Nigeria's commonwealth and enforcing accountability in the oil and gas sector has been a top priority for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In this regard, the Commission has received the Engineering Audit of Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry end – of – project report from PE Energy. Approved by...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled a sweeping agenda for deepening indigenous capacity and strengthening investor confidence as part of a wider push for transformation and sustainability in Nigeria’s Upstream Petroleum sector. The Commission Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, represented by the Executive Commissioner for Health, Safety, Env...

The Investment Monitoring Committee of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has awarded a five star rating to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its performance in revenue generation and the provision of accurate data regarding its regulatory functions. Chairman of the Investment Monitoring Committee, Ekene Enefe, along with ...

ExxonMobil has affirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with a planned investment of 1.5 billion dollars in deepwater exploration and development. This significant financial commitment, which will be implemented between Q2, 2025 - 2027 focuses on revitalizing production in the Usan deepwater oil field. The company proposed FID in late Q3 2025 subject to final Fie...