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Nigeria Trains 10 Pilots for Oil and Gas Industry
InnovationJun 13

Nigeria Trains 10 Pilots for Oil and Gas Industry

Nigeria is launching its first government-backed helicopter pilot training program to support the booming offshore oil and gas sector. Ten young Nigerians, including women breaking into a male-dominated field, will receive world-class aviation training over the next 18 months.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria Funds 746 Students for Oil & Gas Grad Degrees
SolutionsApr 12

Nigeria Funds 746 Students for Oil & Gas Grad Degrees

Nigeria's Petroleum Technology Development Fund is sending hundreds of students abroad for fully funded master's and PhD programs in oil and gas. The scholarships cover everything, with recipients pledging to return home and strengthen the country's energy sector.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Interviews 5,885 for Oil & Gas Scholarships Abroad
InnovationApr 7

Nigeria Interviews 5,885 for Oil & Gas Scholarships Abroad

Nearly 6,000 Nigerian graduates are competing for fully funded master's and doctoral scholarships in oil and gas fields at universities across Europe and Asia. The program aims to build the country's expertise in petroleum technology while ensuring every state gets representation.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigerian Oil Giant Ends Routine Gas Flaring by 2025
SolutionsJan 20

Nigerian Oil Giant Ends Routine Gas Flaring by 2025

Seplat Energy has completed all projects to stop routine gas flaring across its Nigerian operations, marking a major environmental win for Africa's largest oil producer. The company is also planting millions of trees and redirecting cleaner LPG fuel to local communities.

AllAfrica - Environment2 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
US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025
Planet WinsMay 11

US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025

America just broke its own energy production record for the fourth year in a row, with renewable energy, natural gas, and oil all reaching new highs in 2025. The milestone shows the nation is producing more power than ever while renewables keep climbing.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Robot Keeps Oil Workers Safe in Explosive Environments
Videos17h ago

Robot Keeps Oil Workers Safe in Explosive Environments

A new certified inspection robot is taking over dangerous jobs in oil and gas facilities, keeping workers out of harm's way while solving a critical labor shortage. The ExR-2.5 has already completed thousands of missions for energy giants like Shell and BP.

The Robot Report2 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
Norway Approves $1.8B Project to Boost Europe's Gas Supply
InnovationMay 8

Norway Approves $1.8B Project to Boost Europe's Gas Supply

Norway just greenlit a massive underwater gas project that will breathe new life into old oil fields while strengthening energy security for millions across Europe. By 2028, this smart reuse of existing infrastructure will deliver up to 120 million barrels of clean-burning gas.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Rising Gas Prices Drive Record EV Sales Across Asia
Planet WinsMar 20

Rising Gas Prices Drive Record EV Sales Across Asia

As oil prices spike globally, electric vehicle showrooms across Asia are flooded with buyers ditching gas-powered cars for good. One dealership sold a month's worth of EVs in just two weeks.

Electrek2 min read
Rising Gas Prices Push EV Sales to Record Highs in Asia
Planet WinsMar 24

Rising Gas Prices Push EV Sales to Record Highs in Asia

As oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, electric vehicle demand is skyrocketing across Asia, with dealerships struggling to keep up with buyers ditching gas-powered cars. Chinese automaker BYD and other EV makers are seeing months of sales happen in just weeks.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Somalia Welcomes First Oil Drilling Ship This April
SolutionsApr 8

Somalia Welcomes First Oil Drilling Ship This April

After years of waiting, Somalia is preparing to explore its offshore oil and gas reserves with the arrival of a Turkish drilling vessel on April 9. The historic moment could transform the nation's economic future.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Nigeria Ends 30-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocking 150K Barrels Daily
SolutionsMar 6

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 Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas
SolutionsJan 21

Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas

Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Oil Workers End Strike After Pay Deal Progress
SolutionsApr 6

Nigeria Oil Workers End Strike After Pay Deal Progress

Workers at Nigeria's largest independent oil producer returned to work after the company committed to wage negotiations. The quick resolution avoids production disruptions as Nigeria works to boost oil output.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Italy Ships 5,200-Ton Plant to Cut Libya's Gas Waste
Planet WinsMay 7

Italy Ships 5,200-Ton Plant to Cut Libya's Gas Waste

A massive offshore module just left Italy for Libya to turn wasted gas into usable energy. The project could help Libya eliminate gas flaring by 2030 while strengthening Mediterranean energy security.

Euronews2 min read
Nigeria's $2.8B Gas Pipeline to Reach Capital by July
SolutionsApr 14

Nigeria's $2.8B Gas Pipeline to Reach Capital by July

Africa's largest gas reserves are finally heading to Nigeria's northern cities through a 614-kilometer pipeline that's been 17 years in the making. When gas flows to Abuja this July, millions will gain access to cleaner, cheaper energy.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Fixing Gas Leaks Cuts Emissions for Just $6 Per Ton
SolutionsMay 23

Fixing Gas Leaks Cuts Emissions for Just $6 Per Ton

Harvard researchers found that plugging methane leaks in oil and gas pipelines costs a fraction of other climate solutions and keeps more sellable gas in the system. Companies can cut emissions in half while actually making money on recovered product.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
UAE Leaves OPEC, Paving Way for Lower Oil Prices
SolutionsApr 29

UAE Leaves OPEC, Paving Way for Lower Oil Prices

The United Arab Emirates is breaking free from OPEC after 58 years, a move that could mean more oil supply and relief for consumers worldwide. The exit weakens the oil cartel's grip on global prices and signals a new era of energy independence.

SBS Australia3 min read
Nigeria's ANOH Gas Plant Powers Up, Boosting Clean Energy
InnovationJan 21

Nigeria's ANOH Gas Plant Powers Up, Boosting Clean Energy

Nigeria just fired up a major new gas processing facility that will deliver cleaner energy to millions while creating jobs and reducing the country's carbon footprint. The ANOH plant in Imo State started delivering gas this month after years of development.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read

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