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NCDMB to Complete Four Energy Projects Before Year-End

By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has assured that four major energy projects being developed by the board in partnership with investors will be completed before the end of this year.
This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Mr Simbi Wabote, who noted that one of the projects is the Duport Midstream Limited Energy Park, which comprises 2,500 barrels of crude oil per day modular refinery, 40 million standard cubic feet per day gas processing plant and 2 megawatts power plant.
Another of the projects is the Rungas facility in Polaku, Bayelsa State, which will produce 400,000 units of composite Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, cylinders per annum.
The others are the Bunorr production plant in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, which would produce 48,000 litres of base oil per day and the Nedo Gas facility upgrade and expansion, expected to process 80 million standard cubic feet per day of gas.
Speaking at the one-day workshop organised by the Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, he also stated that five LPG storage/bottling plants and six LPG depots are being developed in partnership with Butane Energy Limited in 10 states in the northern part of the country and Abuja.
He said this would be completed in two phases – six in the first quarter of 2022 and the rest in the fourth quarter of 2022, with the opportunity to create 1,900 direct, indirect, and induced jobs.
Mr Wabote also hinted that the board was partnering with the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) to develop a 24 megawatts power plant at Tarkwa Bay, Lagos State, to provide uninterrupted power supply to the free zone, which hosts key facilities required to service the oil and gas industry. The project is expected to generate 400 jobs.
The NCDMB boss, who maintained that the agency’s partnership investments cut across modular refineries, LPG value chain, and other areas, said the agency had 23 project sites spread across Abuja, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Delta, Edo, Gombe and Imo state.
Other locations, according to him, include Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Rivers and Zamfara States.
Mr Wabote explained that the board committed equity investments into strategic projects that align with the government’s policies with a view to catalysing them to success, and would exit those businesses once they become successful.
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Navy Uncovers Illegal Crude Oil Storage Pits in Delta

By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Navy, under Operation Delta Sanity, has uncovered and destroyed multiple illegal crude oil storage pits in Obodo Omadino Community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
The operation, carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS Delta), dealt another major blow to the organised network of illegal crude oil refining syndicates operating in the Niger Delta.
According to the Navy, the dug-out pits, hidden deep in the creeks, were filled with a significant but unspecified quantity of stolen crude oil.
This latest action follows earlier raids in the same community between June 1 and 5, during which Naval forces dismantled 28 illegal crude oil pits and seized numerous sacks of stolen oil.
The Navy emphasized that Tuesday’s raid reinforces its warning to oil thieves that there will be no hiding place.
“This discovery is part of our sustained effort to dismantle the infrastructure of crude oil theft in the region. These operations will continue relentlessly,” an official statement noted.
The Navy reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s economic assets and called on local communities to support the ongoing campaign by providing credible intelligence.
“We urge citizens to stand with us in this fight. Crude oil theft is a national economic crime, and we will continue to act decisively against it,” the Navy added.
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UK Reiterates Support for Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plans

By Adedapo Adesanya
The United Kingdom has reiterated its strong support for Nigeria’s energy transition plan, which involves tapping into various sustainable energy efforts, including hydro, solar, and others renewables to complement its hydrocarbons options to create enough value in its energy sector.
The First Secretary for Climate Diplomacy in the British High Commission, Ms Samantha Harrison, during a visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in Abuja, emphasised the United Kingdom’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria on climate and energy initiatives.
Discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration to reduce gas flaring, an essential component of Nigeria’s decarbonisation strategy.
The visit highlights the UK’s ongoing dedication to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable energy goals and fostering climate-resilient development as a pathway to long-term economic growth.
In his remarks, the chief executive of NUPRC, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, reaffirmed the agency’s leadership role in driving decarbonisation within Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.
Mr Komolafe stated that the commission is implementing a dual strategy to address gas flaring: by decarbonising flare sites, and by converting flared gas into valuable economic assets.
This approach not only mitigates environmental impact but also enhances national revenue generation.
Business Post reported recently that Nigeria lost over N710 billion to gas flaring.
A key initiative in this effort is the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) which currently includes 49 identified flare sites.
The programme is designed to harness previously wasted gas resources and channel them into productive use, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Mr Komolafe also acknowledged the support received from multilateral organisations such as the World Bank and Net Zero World and expressed optimism about future collaboration with the British High Commission to further enhance the Commission’s decarbonisation efforts.
During the visit, officials of the commission and the British High Commission delegation held a technical session towards fostering a robust partnership.
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Air Peace Condemns Oshiomhole’s Disruption of Operations

By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigerian airline operator, Air Peace, has condemned the action of a former Governor of Edo State, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, who disrupted its operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) on Wednesday.
Business Post reports that the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly caused a scene today after he reportedly missed his flight.
In a statement on Wednesday, Air Peace condemned what it described as the “unruly conduct.”
Mr Oshiomole reportedly forced the closure of the Zulu Terminal at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos after arriving late for his flight to Abuja.
According to verified videos, Mr Oshiomhole was seen blocking the entrance to the Zulu Terminal of the GAT after arriving at the terminal well past the scheduled departure time.
Air Peace claimed that Mr Oshiomhole was scheduled to travel on an early morning Air Peace flight. His departure time for the flight to Abuja was 6:30 am, but when he was informed that he had missed the flight, the Senator became physically aggressive, allegedly assaulted airline staff, and blocked the terminal entrance, preventing other passengers from accessing the departure hall.
“Upon being informed of the missed flight, the politician resorted to violence, physically assaulting our staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s entrance. He went as far as sealing the entry gate and manning the access point, effectively obstructing other passengers from gaining entry into the terminal,” Air Peace said.
The disruption reportedly caused significant delays for other passengers. In response, the airline activated a contingency plan to reroute travelers through an alternate terminal to minimise the chaos.
Air Peace expressed disappointment that a public figure of Mr Oshiomhole’s stature could act in a way they described as unbecoming and disruptive.
“We are deeply saddened that such a high-profile figure displayed conduct so unbecoming and disruptive to fellow passengers and our personnel. Air Peace maintains a zero-tolerance stance on violence or any form of aggression against our staff and passengers,” it stated.
Air Peace added that it is preparing formal reports on the incident to be submitted to the Nigerian Senate, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant authorities for investigation and possible disciplinary action.
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