Tag: FUEL
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike starting today Monday, in response to the dismissal of over 800 workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which the union claims violates labor laws and international conventions. The strike involves halting crude oil and gas supplies to the…
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Spokesperson for Dangote refinery has assured that there would be no petrol shortage despite a strike by Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) The strike, which began on Monday and gained support from other unions, coincides with the refinery’s effort to hire its own drivers to distribute gasoline. The refinery, Africa’s largest…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to begin its direct fuel distribution soon, with 1,000 CNG-powered trucks already arrived in Nigeria, out of an expected 4,000. The remaining trucks are arriving gradually, with all expected to be in Nigeria by the end of September, despite logistical challenges in China and shipping delays. While the initial distribution…
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Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has proposed new regulations for the safe decommissioning of filling stations, as part of the 2025 Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Safety and Environmental Regulations. These consolidate three existing regulations from 2023 to streamline safety, environmental, and decommissioning standards. The proposal has faced opposition from retail outlet owners…
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Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) reports that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reduced cross-border fuel diversion by 35% through stricter anti-smuggling measures. DAPPMAN credits the sector’s stability, growth, and energy access to effective regulatory oversight by NMDPRA under Farouk Ahmed’s leadership, which has improved operational efficiency,…
