01 Feb 2024

In a recent meeting with the Managing Director NNPC E&P Limited, (NEPL). Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive emphasized the critical need for fostering synergy, collaboration and optimization in Oil and Gas sector. The meeting, which took place at Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Head office, Jabi Abuja on February 01, 2024, provided a platf...

11 Jan 2024

In a bid to arrest the daunting challenge of oil theft in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, the Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr Gbenga Komolafe has sought an enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Police in its efforts towards curbing the illicit activities that have plagued the nation’s Oil and Gas industry.   Engr K...

11 Jan 2024

Nigeria is poised to receive substantial support in its endeavor to mitigate methane emissions originating from the oil and gas sector, through a collaboration between the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.   This collaborative effort signifies a significant step towards addressing environmental challenges associated with...

09 Jan 2024

The Commission Chief Executive Engr Gbenga Komolafe, welcomed the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board, Engr Felix Ogbe, during a courtesy visit to the Commission on Tuesday 9th January 2024. The visit among other things was targeted at exploring opportunities for mutual collaboration. The highpoint of the visit was to establish favorable conditions fo...

20 Dec 2023

In a bid to foster community engagement and promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission's dedicated CSR team paid a visit to the district head of Jabi. Aimed at strengthen ties between the regulatory body and the local community, the CSR team presented an overview of ongoing and future initiatives designed to contribute positive...

12 Dec 2023

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) are to scale up action towards enforcing the domestic crude oil supply obligations as enshrined the Petroleum industry act 2021, in order to ensure adequate supply of crude oil to domestic refineries in Nigeria. This came on the heels of the prevailing short...

28 Nov 2023

"LAW IS LAW AND MUST BE RESPECTED". Komolafe tells, Chevron and Host communities at Escravos Terminal. The Commission's Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr Gbenga Komolafe, has waded into the dispute between Chevron Nigeria limited and three other host communities within the Escravos Terminal in Warri of Delta state regarding issues s...