NCDMB, DPR To Check Abuse Of Expatriate Quota In Oil Sector   All companies seeking to engage expatriates in the Nigerian oil and gas industry must henceforth ensure they obtain the relevant approvals from Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), before applying for Expatriate quota,...

Fed Govt Revokes 11 Oil Mining Licences As Revenue Shrinks     The Federal Government has revoked the mining licences of about 11 oil and gas companies operating in the marginal fields. It was learnt that the affected companies include, Movido – Ekeh, Goland – Oriri, Independent Energy...

DPR Enforces Petrol Sale At Filling Stations   In a related development, the DPR on Tuesday began the enforcement of sales and distribution of petroleum products at filling stations, particularly in states where the Federal Government declared a two-week lockdown. It was gathered that the oil sector...

DPR Monitors N125 Petrol Pump Price Compliance   The Department of Petroleum Resources in Katsina State has started surveillance of filling stations located outside the state capital, Katsina, to ensure compliance with the new pump price of N125 per litre. The DPR’s acting Operation Controller for Katsina,...

DPR Seals Illegal Gas Plants, Outlets In Lagos   The Department of Petroleum Resources has sealed off seven illegal plants and three retail outlets refilling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) cylinders in Lagos. The plants and outlets were shut on Tuesday for operating without licences from the...

DPR To Oil Marketers: Curb Accidents Or Lose Licences     The Department of Petroleum Resources has said fuel marketers and gas plant owners who fail to meet the minimum safety training requirements will lose their licences starting from September. The Director/Chief Executive Officer, DPR, Mr Sarki Auwalu,...