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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 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
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 Trains 300 Young Engineers for Oil and Gas Jobs
SolutionsJul 19

Nigeria Trains 300 Young Engineers for Oil and Gas Jobs

Three hundred young Nigerians just started a yearlong program that will transform them into job-ready oil and gas engineers. The training combines classroom learning with hands-on experience at real companies.

Premium Times Nigeria3 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
Robot Keeps Oil Workers Safe in Explosive Environments
VideosJun 24

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
Algeria Oil Giants Cut Emissions with New Green Partnership
Planet Wins2h ago

Algeria Oil Giants Cut Emissions with New Green Partnership

Two major energy companies are proving the oil and gas industry can clean up its act. Eni and SONATRACH just expanded their partnership to dramatically reduce emissions across Algeria's energy sector.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 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
Abandoned Oil Wells Getting Second Life as Clean Energy
SolutionsMay 16

Abandoned Oil Wells Getting Second Life as Clean Energy

Thousands of old oil and gas wells across America are being transformed into geothermal power sources instead of being plugged forever. This innovative solution turns environmental liabilities into clean energy assets.

Google News - Clean Energy2 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
Fire Tornadoes Clean Oil Spills 40% Cleaner Than Before
VideosJul 12

Fire Tornadoes Clean Oil Spills 40% Cleaner Than Before

Scientists just turned one of nature's most destructive forces into a powerful cleanup tool that could save marine life after oil disasters. Fire tornadoes now burn oil spills twice as fast while cutting toxic smoke by 40 percent.

Google News - Researchers Find3 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
South Africa Launches Hub to Unite Innovation Ecosystems
Innovation3d ago

South Africa Launches Hub to Unite Innovation Ecosystems

South Africa just created a first-of-its-kind platform to connect fragmented innovation networks across the country. The hub aims to help entrepreneurs find funding faster and policymakers make smarter decisions with real data.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Scientists Turn Methane Gas Into Medicine Using Light
SolutionsFeb 27

Scientists Turn Methane Gas Into Medicine Using Light

Researchers in Spain have discovered how to transform methane, the main component of natural gas, into complex medicines using iron and LED light. In a stunning first, they created a hormone therapy drug directly from natural gas.

Science Daily3 min read
Canada Landfill Turns Trash Gas Into Clean Fuel in One Step
SolutionsApr 28

Canada Landfill Turns Trash Gas Into Clean Fuel in One Step

A new technology in British Columbia is transforming landfill gas into clean fuel using a single process instead of multiple expensive stages. The breakthrough could make renewable natural gas affordable for landfills of all sizes.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 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
Nigeria Screens 243 PhD Candidates for Oil Scholarship
Community HeroesApr 16

Nigeria Screens 243 PhD Candidates for Oil Scholarship

Nigeria's Petroleum Technology Development Fund is sending 243 PhD students abroad to gain expertise that will transform the country's oil and gas industry. The program now keeps students home for two years to strengthen local universities.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Thailand Launches SITE 2026 Innovation Expo
InnovationJun 1

Thailand Launches SITE 2026 Innovation Expo

Thailand is transforming how startups connect with global investors through a three-day innovation expo designed to turn breakthrough ideas into funded realities. The event aims to prove innovation's worth isn't just in creativity, but in measurable impact.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Texas Hybrid Plant Combines Gas and Nuclear Power
InnovationMay 25

Texas Hybrid Plant Combines Gas and Nuclear Power

A revolutionary power plant in Texas will run on both natural gas and nuclear energy, solving two of the biggest challenges facing clean energy today. The innovative design cuts construction time by 93% while delivering flexible, reliable electricity.

New Atlas3 min read

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