Tag: Olufemi Soneye

‘Contained, No Casualties’ NNPC Gives Update As Fire Rocks Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has given an update on a fire that broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, on Wednesday spreading to other barges. The company, in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communication Officer, Olufemi Soneye on Thursday, said that the fire has been successfully contained with no casualties. “At approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, spreading…

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Vandals Responsible For Buguma Wellhead Fire – NNPC Ltd

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil. According to an e-signed information from NNPC Ltd, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Abuja, Olufemi Soneye said that this unfortunate act of sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflects a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks…

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‘Strengthening Infrastructure,’ NNPC To Fix Pipelines, Depots In ‘2 to 3 Years’ – Soneye

Aliyu Aliyu

  . How We Achieved Cost-Effective Funding Model For Ongoing Rehabilitation Of Depots, Pipelines, NNPC Ltd spokesman gives details   The Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has stated that the company has commenced rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure for long term benefits. He stated this in an interview on Sunday, noting that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed within 2 to 3 years, would resolve longstanding challenges in petroleum distribution.…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Still Selling Fuel From Dangote – NNPC

Aliyu Aliyu

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalized,the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has said. Platforms Africa reports that Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, who disclosed this in a statement, maintained that the products the company is currently selling originate from the Dangote Refinery and include applicable NMDPRA fees. ‘To Appreciate Nigerians For Support,’ Dangote Reduces Petrol Price To 970/Litre Private Refinery Owner Who Created Monopoly In Cement And Sugar Behind…

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Unforeseen Risks, Challenges We Faced On Port Harcourt Refinery – NNPCL

Aliyu Aliyu

After missing another deadline in September, and about a year since it announced mechanical completion, NNPC says PH refinery to be completed, delivered “shortly.”   The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC), barely two months after missing its September completion deadline, has provided reasons for the delay in delivering the much-anticipated Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC). Platforms Africa reports that The Punch quoted the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, to have said this in an interview with its correspondent on Monday. Soneye attributed the delay to unforeseen risks and…

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Three Affected As NNPCL Makes Key Leadership Changes + NAMES

Aliyu Aliyu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has effected key changes in its leadership. Platforms Africa reports that the key changes were unveiled in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Wednesday. Outrage In UCH Ibadan As Patients Protest 17-Day Power Outage N1,050/Litre: Again, NNPCL Increases Petrol Price Malaysia Mulls CNG Vehicle Phase Out Over Safety, Nigeria Reacts NNPC Set To Supply 100mmscf/d Gas To Dangote Refinery Platforms Africa reports that three key members of the management were affected by the leadership change. They include Adedapo A.…

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NNPCL Punctures Protesters’ Demand For Kyari’s Resignation

Aliyu Aliyu

. ‘No need to waste time engaging with individuals motivated by selfish interests, our GCEO not responsible for petrol price hike’ everything Olufemi Soneye said on protest at the NNPCL global Headquarters   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared that its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kyari, is not responsible for the hike in the prices of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol. Platforms Africa reports that some protesters have earlier stormed the headquarters of the oil giant in Abuja, demanding the…

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‘Not Correct;’ NNPC Punctures Report On $6.8bn Debts

Aliyu Aliyu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted report that it was indebted to international oil traders to the tune of $6.8 billion. Platforms Africa reports that the company said this through a statement signed by its spokesman, Olufemi Soneye. NNPC Releases Fresh Message For Job Seekers Here is the statement. The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has been drawn to a media report that the company is indebted to international oil traders to the tune of $6.8bn and that it has not remitted…

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