The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) held a strategic workshop with key upstream industry players to advance the development of deep and shallow offshore fields towards towards valorising stranded and marginally economic offshore assets through cluster development mechanisms/arrangements. In keeping with its mandate as a business enabler and an opportunity house,...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), recently hosted a delegation from Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited. The visit was to formally introduce Mr. Jagir Baxi, the newly appointed Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager of ExxonMobil Nigeria and its affiliates—Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Esso Exploration and Prod...

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has called for a stronger partnerships between the media and the Commission in shaping public understanding of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas reforms. He made the statement at the opening of a two day Strategic Media Workshop for Oil and Gas correspondents in Abuja, organised by...

The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has emerged as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector transformation through strategic reforms, regulatory clarity, and increased investment inflows. This was the highlight of the presentation delivered by the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, at the 24t...

The NUPRC, under the leadership of Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, is actively present at the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week as a leading Regulator in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. As the Energy week continues, the NUPRC will engaged with potential investors and partners, to showcase Nigeria’s Upstream opportunities and the robust regulatory frameworks that support ease of doing busine...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has made a commitment for Nigeria towards becoming Africa’s premier investment destination in the energy sector through reforms and transparent regulatory framework aimed at unlocking opportunities in its Upstream Oil and Gas industry. Speaking recently at the Nigeria China Sustainable Bilateral Business, Trade, and Investment Sum...

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 ...