The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has released the statistics on the enforcement of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act. A summary of the monthly allocation shows that 61.9 million barrels of crude oil were allocated to domestic refineries during the quarter, while producers collectively offered ...

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, has reaffirmed the NUPRC’s commitment to enabling a business-friendly environment and advancing the Federal Government’s gas agenda. The CCE reaffirmed this commitment during a recent courtesy visit by the Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Mr. Adeley...

The newly inaugurated board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) resumed on April 28, 2026 with a pledge to boost the capacity of the NUPRC in meeting its statutory mandate. Speaking at the Commission headquarters shortly after inauguration, the Chairman of the NUPRC board, Senator Magnus Abe, said, “I want to assure management that we are here strategically ...

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, has charged the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) to uphold industry standards, strengthen human capital development, and promote good corporate governance. Eyesan gave the charge during a courtesy visit by the IPPG delegation led by its Chairman, Mr. A...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has partnered with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to boost its procurement compliance level to over 95%, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in its operations. This was the commitment made by the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, at a high-level capacity building work...

Upstream industry regulation and how the post–PIA policy and regulatory framework can reshape Nigeria’s upstream landscape Distinguished leaders of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, captains of industry, esteemed colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. It is a true honor to address you at the 26th Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum. I c...