In a significant development within Nigeria's Oil and Gas regulatory landscape, the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr Komolafe has provided updates on crucial aspects of contract and license allocation. These updates were highlighted during a meeting with representatives of the Norwegian and Nigerian Extractive Industries Transpa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has unveiled the regulatory framework for energy transition, decarbonization and carbon monetization for upstream operations in Nigeria. The Commission Chief Executive, Engr Gbenga Komolafe, unveiled the regulatory framework at COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. With the theme "DRIVING SUSTAINABLE UPSTREAM OPERATIONS TO AC...

"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...