FGE warns of reduced Bonny loading on pipeline explosion
The number of spills fell in 2022, in part because of the shut down of exports through the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). The TNP runs to the Bonny terminal.
Shell Petroleum Development Co. (SPDC)
Shell faces additional Niger Delta environmental claims
“It is high time that it addressed the ongoing pollution caused to these communities by its operations. The question must be asked whether Shell simply plans to leave the Niger Delta without addressing the environmental disaster which has unfolded under its watch?”
NLNG declares force majeure on Niger Delta flooding
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has declared force majeure as a result of flooding that disrupted upstream gas suppliers.
Shell to resume Forcados exports
Shell will resume exports from its Forcados oil terminal by the end of the month, once essential repairs are completed.
One of world’s most polluted spots gets worse as $1bn cleanup drags on
In the more than a quarter century since Shell Plc left Ogoniland in southern Nigeria, oil has continued to ooze from dormant wellheads and active pipelines, leaving the 386-square mile kingdom’s wetlands shimmering with a greasy rainbow sheen, its once-lush mangroves coated in crude, well-water smelling of benzene and farmlands charred and barren.
Nigeria faces uphill battle to tackle its oil spill issues
Nigeria has long had issues with safety, not least in keeping workers safe from militants. The government has shown little sign of tackling the problem among legal operations, let alone the safety challenges of widespread illicit bunkering and refining.
Shell hits pause on Nigerian asset sale
Shell has put the sale of its Nigerian assets on hold, pending a court hearing.
Oil lifts Seplat higher, but pipe problems continue
Seplat Energy has reported some slow progress at pipeline projects, but with EBITDA growing at 82% year on year it is seeing a clear benefit from higher oil prices.
Shell payments to Norway overtake Nigeria in 2021
Shell paid $$4.48 billion to the Nigerian government in tax payments in 2020, with the West African state slipping into second place after Norway.
Shell sees off Nigerian bribery accusations in Hague court
Shell has won its case in The Hague against Nigeria’s Esther Kiobel, with the court rejecting a link between the company and the execution of her husband.
Gas supplies start up to OB3 pipe from Kwale plant
Nigerian Gas Co. (NGC) and Nedogas Development have commissioned a gas gathering facility in Delta State to supply the OB3 trunk line.
NPDC claims victory over Shell at OML 11
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) has claimed victory over Shell at OML 11, following an Appeal Court judgement in its favour.
Shell contractors killed in Nigeria ambush
An attack in Nigeria’s Imo State has left seven Shell contractors dead, according to local reports.
Seplat increases gas and lines up name change
Seplat Petroleum has ramped up production in the first quarter and has set out plans to rebrand as Seplat Energy.
Shell refills African exploration hopper as volumes ebb
Shell’s Nigerian production fell to 223,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2020, with the company blaming security issues, sabotage and theft.
Nigerian court orders Shell bank cash freeze
Shell faces another legal battle stemming from Nigeria, with a court ordering banks to freeze company assets.
Shell seeks ICSID arbitration over Rivers case
Shell has filed for arbitration against Nigeria over an ongoing dispute around oil spills.
UK court allows Nigeria spill case against Shell
Nigerian claimants complaining that Shell had a duty to tackle oil spills have won a case in the UK Supreme Court.
Shell sells OML 17 stake for $533mn
Shell Petroleum Development Co. (SPDC) has sold its 30% stake in OML 17 to TNOG Oil and Gas, for $533 million.
San Leon strikes Decklar financing deal
San Leon Energy has signed a deal with Decklar Petroleum to finance the development of the Oza marginal field, in Nigeria.
Wike claims victory over Shell at OML 11
The governor of Rivers State has claimed victory over Shell’s local subsidiary at OML 11.
Seplat feels pinch as prices fall
Seplat fell to a loss in the first half of the year as oil prices roughly halved, from $65.16 per barrel in the first half of 2019 to $35.94.
McDermott wins Nigerian hydroskimming work
McDermott has won a large engineering and procurement contract for a 12,000 barrel per day refinery in Nigeria.
Shell heads to court for Nigerian spills case
Shell is heading to the UK Supreme Court today for another hearing on oil leaks in the Niger Delta.
NLNG area declared pandemic epicentre
Three international oil companies have committed to building a COVID-19 treatment centre in the Bonny local government area (LGA).