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Nigeria Ends 30-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocking 150K Barrels Daily
Solutions10h ago

Nigeria Ends 30-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocking 150K Barrels Daily

After three decades of legal battles spanning four countries, Nigeria has settled the OPL 245 oil dispute, clearing the way to tap 9 billion barrels of crude. The deal could add 150,000 barrels per day to production and signals a new era of investor confidence in Africa's largest economy.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria Reforms Oil Revenue to Boost Public Finances
SolutionsFeb 19

Nigeria Reforms Oil Revenue to Boost Public Finances

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu just ordered all oil and gas revenues to flow directly into public accounts, ending a system where state oil companies kept billions for themselves. The sweeping reform aims to ease budget pressures across federal, state, and local governments.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Alaska's Gwich'in Sue to Protect Sacred Caribou Refuge
Community HeroesFeb 11

Alaska's Gwich'in Sue to Protect Sacred Caribou Refuge

Three Gwich'in tribal governments are taking the federal government to court to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where the caribou herd they've depended on for thousands of years gives birth each year. The lawsuit challenges oil and gas leasing plans that could threaten both the animals and the Indigenous communities who call themselves "the caribou people."

Grist3 min read
Satellite Captured Hidden Methane Before Going Dark
SolutionsFeb 6

Satellite Captured Hidden Methane Before Going Dark

An $88 million satellite collected a year of groundbreaking methane data before losing contact, revealing crucial information that will help hold the oil and gas industry accountable for their climate promises.

Inside Climate News2 min read
Nigeria Seeks Global Partners for Cleaner Energy Future
Planet WinsFeb 4

Nigeria Seeks Global Partners for Cleaner Energy Future

Nigeria is calling on global partners to help deliver affordable, cleaner energy to its people. The country's oil rig count jumped from 8 to 69 in four years while securing $8 billion in new investments.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Western Canada Towns Plan Green Jobs Around Oil and Gas
Planet WinsJan 27

Western Canada Towns Plan Green Jobs Around Oil and Gas

Municipal leaders in oil-dependent communities across Western Canada are quietly building clean energy futures that work with, not against, their existing industries. New research reveals how listening to these towns could unlock Canada's energy transition.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Western Canada Oil Towns Pioneer Clean Energy Projects
SolutionsJan 25

Western Canada Oil Towns Pioneer Clean Energy Projects

Oil and gas communities across Western Canada are quietly building their clean energy future with geothermal, hydrogen, and renewable projects that work alongside their existing industries. Their hands-on approach offers a roadmap for inclusive energy transitions that protect livelihoods while reducing emissions.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Argentina Posts Record $7.8B Energy Surplus in 2024
Planet WinsJan 22

Argentina Posts Record $7.8B Energy Surplus in 2024

Argentina just achieved its biggest energy trade surplus in over three decades, thanks to a booming shale oil and gas industry. The $7.8 billion milestone marks a turning point for a nation working to rebuild its economy.

Buenos Aires Times2 min read