Africa
Nigeria's Seplat Energy hit by strike amid push for higher output
The action by members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), a union of professional oil staff, follows a breakdown in talks over a 2026 collective bargaining agreement and staff welfare issues.
Nigeria's giant oil refinery fails to prevent record gasoline prices
The 650,000-bpd refinery, Africa's largest, became fully operational early this year. It was designed to transform Nigeria into a major exporter of refined products after decades of inadequate refinery capacity.
Africa grapples with energy crisis as Iran war disrupts fuel supplies
The supply disruptions follow escalations in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, which have hit oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one-fifth of global energy supplies.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies completes successful warranty test run of Shell Turbo Technologies at Gbaran CPF in Nigeria
As part of the Gbaran Phase 3B – Uzu development, Shell’s patented turbo column internals were installed in two triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration trains during scheduled turnarounds.
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