Assignments Under the Petroleum Industry Act: Investor Considerations from Upstream to Downstream Part 2
In Part 1 of this article series, we examined the regulatory framework governing the assignment of interests in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). We highlighted the types of transactions that require ministerial consent, those that do not, the fees involved, and the consequences for non-compliance. A solid understanding […]
The 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Mid-Year Report and Future Projections
INTRODUCTION In our 2024 Mid-Year and End-of-Year Report, we highlighted key infrastructural development, emerging investments, and regulatory reforms in accelerating Nigeria’s energy transition, particularly following the Federal Government’s declaration of the Decade of Gas initiative. We tracked the progress of strategic projects, policy interventions, and state-run refinery rehabilitation efforts, while also highlighting projections for Nigeria’s […]
Navigating Divestment in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector: Regulatory Framework, Implications, and Future Prospects
INTRODUCTION Divestment also referred to as ‘divestiture’ is the process wherein a company sells a portion of its assets, often to enhance overall company value and achieve greater operational efficiency. This strategic plot is frequently utilized by companies to offload peripheral assets, enabling their management teams to refocus on their core business with increased precision. […]
The Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) 2022- A Key Enabler of Nigeria’s Decade of Gas Policy
INTRODUCTION Gas flaring occurs when upstream oil field operators opt to burn the associated gas that accompanies oil production, or simply release it into the atmosphere, rather than build equipment and pipelines to capture it. This is called ‘non-emergency flaring and venting’. It results in the release of substantial volumes of potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) […]
