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It’s the 30th Anniversary of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN)! Established in 1994, PETAN is celebrating 30 years of exceptional service delivery in the energy, oil and gas industry with the theme ‘NAVIGATING THE NEXT’ under the distinguished Chairmanship of Engr. Egbert U. Imomoh, founding Board member of the Society for Petroleum Engineers […]
Hobark Intl’ Ltd, a PETAN Company, Standing Tall at ADIPEC 2024 Hobark International Limited, a proud member of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), showcased its expertise at the ADIPEC 2024. Pictured here are Engr. & Mrs. Obi Okorafor, the dedicated Hobark team, and Engr. Emeka Ene at the Hobark stand, representing the company […]
SPECIAL INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE AT THE NIGERIAN PAVILION AT OTC 2025 You are specially invited to participate at the Nigerian Pavilion of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding in Houston, Texas, USA from May 5-8, 2025. As you may be aware, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has been the sole organiser of the […]
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What have been the main developments at PETAN over the past few years? One of Nigeria’s biggest challenges is the decline in oil and gas production, and although reserves in the ground have increased compared to five years ago, we are producing less and less crude. Over the past five years, PETAN has doubled its […]
PETAN invites your expressions of interest in its flagship programmes for 2025; the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos, Nigeria, & the Nigerian Pavilion of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), in Houston, Texas. Explore sponsorship, exhibiting, and speakership opportunities. Please see above fliers for details. Thank you!
Dear Valued Industry Partners, We are excited to announce that registrations for the ninth edition of the Sub Sahara Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, globally known as SAIPEC, which has been a catalyst for creating cross-border and unilateral partnerships across the continent, is now open. Hosted by PETAN and in line with our objective, […]
Dear Esteemed Executives, Activate your free entry into SAIPEC’s Technical Sessions and Exhibition. From 13-15 February, the entire Sub Saharan African energy community will gather in Lagos to interact with over 200 organisations all under one roof as a visitor to the SAIPEC 2024 exhibition. Scan the code below or click to register today for […]
Distinguished Industry Executive, Welcome to a new week that I pray ushers in abundant favors andblessings in your endeavors. This is a gentle reminder that registration to be part of the 2024 edition of the Nigerian Pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is still underway, with sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities across the event’s programme. […]
NCDMB’s Executive Secretary To Deliver Keynote Address at SAIPEC 2024 The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has confirmed to deliver a keynote address at the opening of PETAN’s SAIPEC 2024 outlining NCDMB’s vision for the future to an audience from across the globe. […]
PETAN wishes to invite industry stakeholders to participate at the 2024 edition of the Nigerian pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with the theme: ‘Sustainable Energy Solutions for Africa’s Future,’ scheduled to take place from 6th – 9th of May 2024, at the NRG Park, Houston Texas, United States of America. SEE PROGRAM SCHEDULE […]
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HOST COUNTRY ADDRESS – Delivered By Mallam Mele K. Kyari, GCEO, NNPC Limited Sub-Saharan Africa Local Content Collaboration Strategy Presented By Engr. Simbi K. Wabote (FNSE, FIPS)EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NCDMB I PETAN CHAIRMAN’S SPEECH: HARNESSING A SUSTAINABLE AFRICAN ENERGY INDUSTRY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS Download / See text of Speech Let me use this opportunity to warmly welcome you […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe is to be honored with the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria OGTAN National Award of Excellence in National and Regional Development in the Energy Industry. This was contained in a letter of recognition confirming the award on the PETAN Chairman and signed by the OGTAN President, Mazi Sam […]
All routes lead to Lagos Nigeria for Petan Petan’s 7th edition of #SAIPEC, with too many opportunities to count! The #Energy#oil and #gas#industry has never had it this huge! For everything you want to know about the biggest #energyevent on the continent, visit www.saipec-event.com See you in person, in a shut-eye! #saipec2023 #tranformingenergy #connectcollaboratecreate
The CGEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari has commended PETAN for outstandingly leading the Local Content Agenda in the country and within the continent and urged the body to support the newly transformed private energy company in its energy transition process. Mr. Kyari spoke while receiving PETAN’s top executives […]
As part of line-up of activities for this year’s Offshore Technogy Conference (OTC) holding in Houston, Texas, from May 2-5 2022, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) will be hosting an African Collaboration Session to promote regional business integration of the oil and gas industry.Themed ‘AfCFTA: Cross-Border Service Integration As Enabler of Project Delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE PETAN CHAIRMAN REELECTED FOR ANOTHER TWO YEARS PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe has been reelected for another two years. His reelection, as well as most other members of the PETAN EXCO took place earlier today during the Association’s first Quarterly Annual General Meeting. His tenure will now run till March 2024. Most members […]
PETAN’s sterling member and Managing Director, Global Process and Pipeline Services Limited (GPPSL), Engr. Obi Uzu was on the second technical session of the day titled ‘Competitive Landscape & Sustainable Development of In-Country Value Addition’The session examined the strategies being developed and how in-county value imperatives alter the competitive playing field and structure of the […]
The exhibition arena at the Nigerian International Petroleum Summit (NIES) was officially declared open by the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, H.E Chief Timilre Sylva, who represented the President of the Federation, Muhammadu Buhari.
Chairman of the host organisation, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe, welcomes all to the 6th SAIPEC Conference and Exhibition at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. See Text of Address ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRMAN, PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (PETAN) MR. NICOLAS C. ODINUWE AT 6TH SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM EXHIBITION […]
We do not take you for granted! To our sponsors, partners, exhibitors, delegates, visitors, media partners, clients, followers and supporters… THE PETAN AND GEP FAMILY CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH! Join us again around the same time next year for an even bigger and better SAIPEC2023! Just get your early registration done and count down with us!
Award Catergories and Winners include:1 – Operational Excellence Award presented by Jimmy MugerwaWinner – Nigeria LNG2 – NOC of the year presented by Emeka EneWinner – SMH Mauritania3 – HSE company of the yearWinner – Shell 4 – Breakthrough NOC of the yearWinner – UNOC5 – Independent Company of the Year presented by Philips Obita […]
Session Six of the ongoing SAIPEC’s African Content Series featured a live interview with PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe and his counterpart, President of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN), Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi.They were interviewed by the C.E.O, Zoramu & former Managing Director, Tullow Oil, Republic of Uganda, Mr. Jimmy Mugerwa.Both […]
Day Two of SAIPEC2022 continued with the fifth technical discussions around Gas. *What will be the role of gas in the net-zero carbon strategy for 2050 in Sub-Saharan Africa? *How can Africa shift the existing paradigm to expedite the transition whilst maximizing her energy mix?*Monetizing, commercialising and developing gas competitiveness in the energy transition*The role […]
PETAN at BOOTH F03 at the 6th edition of the conference at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
To round up the technical sessions for the day, Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, MD/CEO, First E&P, presides over a session of Independents that have been in the forefront of E&P developments across Sub-Saharan Africa, fostering collaborations and developing into regional players. The session outlines the strategies that these Independents have in place to ensure that investments […]
The third technical session x-rayed the Dynamics of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Energy, Oil and Gas Sector and a low-carbon Future – An IOC Perspective.Panelists examined the impact of the oil and gas sector in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next five years – what is required to transition and ensure low-carbon demands and targets are achieved; how […]
This session highlights the opportunities as several new and existing energy countries offer their prospects, how, coming out of a global pandemic and low oil price, sub-saharan Africa’s NOCs are adapting and maximizing their potentials, what strategies have been enacted to drive investment into existing and future prospects, strategies in place to ensure prospecting companies […]
The GMD, NNPC , Mallam Mele Kyari was represented at #SAIPEC2022 by the COO, Upstream, Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye of the NNPC who virtually delivered the GMD’s Host Country address.
The event has in attendance, former GMD, NNPC, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu; ES of the NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote; Secretary General of APPO, Dr. Umar Farouk Ibrahim; G.E.O, Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye; former MD/C.E.O, NLNG, Mr. Tony Attah; GMD, Aiteo, Mr. Victor Okoronkwo; Mr. Edu Inyang and representatives of NOCs and regulators from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Arrival of guests and breakfast networking at SAIPEC2022 holding at the Eko Conventional Centre, Lagos.
SAIPEC 2022 DAY ONE – Take a look at the rich exhibition of our members, some partners and sponsors…
With the largest ever participation secured from NOCs, regulators and IOCs at PETAN’s 6th Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference 2022, Africa is witnessing more opportunities to develop business and form partnerships across the continent. With the financial investment decision (FID) now signed in Uganda, Namibia recently finding oil and the vast potential […]
PETAN SUCCESS STORYWabote Delighted With Commissioning Of Kwale Gas Gathering Facility…says it is in line with Buhari Gas PlanThe executive secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote has expressed delight over the successful completion and commissioning of the 300mmscfd Kwale Gas Gathering (KGG) facility, describing the project as falling in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s gas […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has secured approval to launch a US$50 million fund for NOGAPS Manufacturing Product Line. This fund would be dedicated to companies that would operate in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Parks and engage in the manufacturing of equipment components used in the oil and gas industry and […]
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) earlier today turned up for the product launch and commissioning of an upgraded valve assembly plant of one of her member companies, Catobi Enterprises Nigeria Limited in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.MD/CEO of Catobi, Engr. Dr. Okey Ukaegbu in his welcome remarks said that the upgraded plant was done in […]
The CEO/GMD, NNPC , Mallam Mele Kyari has said that the NNPC is a permanent collaborator with the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) as the new company continually adopts technology for cost optimization and higher professional efficiency translating into higher value for oil and gas industry stakeholders across the country.Mallam Kyari, who was speaking […]
PETAN Executive Secretary, Engr. Kevin Nwanze paid a working visit to member company, Amazon Energy in Lagos earlier today (second right). He was accompanied by PETAN’s Business Development Manager and Lagos Liaison Officer, Ms. Ellen Ishirma (first right). He was received by the company’s C.E.O, Engr. Yinka Oluwatimehin and his team as seen in image […]
The Executive Secretary of PETAN, Engr. Kevin Nwanze (2nd right) paid a working visit to member company, Lonadek Global Services earlier today.He was received by the company’s Principal Consultant, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibilola Amao (middle) and her team of consultants.
Engr. Kevin Nwanze is PETAN’s new Executive Secretary. His appointment was announced by the PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe, at the Association’s last quarter 2021 annual general meeting. Until his appointment, Engr. Nwanze was an Assistant Director, Research & Advocacy at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria – affiliate of IoD, UK. Before joining IoD […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe has said that for sustainable research and development in the oil and gas industry, there must be sustainable collaboration among stakeholders which will lead to equitable utilisation of scarce resources, avoidance of repetition, ensure local/national standardization and ensure quality of products and outcomes of R&D projects.Mr. Nik Odinuwe was giving […]
Shell/PETAN 7th Batch Graduate Internship Program. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (#SPDC) in collaboration with Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (#PETAN) hereby invite eligible candidates to apply for the 7th batch of the Shell/PETAN #GraduateInternship program. The objective of the Shell/PETAN Internship is to give young #graduates the #opportunity to have one-year on-the-job […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe and his Vice, Mr. Ranti Omole paid a working visit to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Abuja, to discuss collaborative efforts between the Ministry and the private sector of the oil and gas industry ahead of the Nigeria @60 Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Exhibition and […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe of Zitadel Limited and his Vice, Mr. Ranti Omole of Radial Circle Group paid a working visit to Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) in Abuja.
PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BILL INTO LAW, ADOPTS PETAN’S RECOMMENDATIONS President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law.This was contained in a press release made available earlier today and signed by hisSpecial Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. It read:”Working from home in five days quarantine as required […]
The Director/CEO of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Engr. Sarki Auwaluhas extoled PETAN member oil and gas service companies for adding tremendous value to the industry.Engr. Auwalu gave the commendation during the VIP tour of the exhibition arena on Day 2 of the ongoing Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) organised by the […]
PETAN AT SPE NAICE – What a ride its been with beehive of activities involving PETAN member company, Oildata/Xernegi that gave various talk sessions on Fast track tubing integrity repair and production technology X-patch, Xyme and XFRAC Gas Gun stimulation. At the family program’s visit to the PETAN booth, PETAN’s Administrative Officer, Mrs Adejumoke Oyedun […]
SAIPEC2022: REGISTER NOW AND SAVE THE DATES !Powered by #localcontent, driven by national oil companies (NOCs), delivered for the #industry, by the industry, #SAIPEC returns to the Eko Hotel and Convention Centre, #lagosnigeria, from February 23 to 25, 2022.#Africa’s largest gathering of #energy, #oilandgas#professionals, #PETAN‘s 6th Sub-saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, known globally […]
Join us to celebrate our Amazon, Financial Secretary and award-winning Managing Director, Ansett Group, Mrs. Edith Akwaeke as she is recognised for her contributions to the oil and gas industry by the Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG).We thank our sister Association (WEOG) of powerful women and trailblazers in the oil and gas industry […]
This year’s Nigerian Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG 20) came to a close yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, with the NNPC hosting a Gala Dinner to draw the curtains over an eventful week for Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Industry. At the occasion, the Annual NOG Awards Ceremony also took place amidst […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe has called on the public and private sectors of the oil and gas industry to help create a ‘new economy’ by merging the country’s abundant natural and human resources that will speed up her growth and development. “In the last decade”, he said, “a shift from natural endowment to a […]
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Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board PRESS RELEASE NCDMB, NEXIM Bank Deploy US$40m Fund for Women in Oil Sector. Qualified women entrepreneurs in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry can now benefit from the US$40m Women in Oil and Gas Intervention Fund deployed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nexim Nigerian […]
During the week, the NNPC convened a meeting with critical industry stakeholders to strategize on how to curb the twin menace of petroleum products smuggling and crude oil theft which have been negatively impacting the nation’s economy. Participants included the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), […]
PETAN AT SIGNING CEREMONY OF MoA ON WORKING CAPITAL SCHEME BETWEEN NCDMB AND NEXIM BANK IN ABUJA. These are images from the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Agreement on Working Capital between the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank which held earlier today at the NCDMB Office in […]
PETAN AT N.I.P.S DAY FIVE. Enjoy PETAN’s impactful sign-off at the recently concluded N.I.P.S by its former Chairman, Mr. Emeka Ene’s presentation on the Global Implications of Gas Revolution with special focus on the key considerations for technology selection and economic viability in the Gas-to-power Initiative. Images from PETAN’s brilliant Emeka Ene’s presentation at the […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr Nicolas Odinuwe, Vice Chairman, Mr Ranti Omole, Secretary, Ms. Patricia Simon-Hart, former Chairman, Engr. Emeka Ene, Financial Secretary, Mrs Edith Akwaeke, Publicity Secretary, Dr. Lucky Akhiwu, Conference Chairman, Mr. Chinedu Maduakoh and Member, Engr. Dr. Mrs. Ibilola Amao are confirmed PETAN members who will be participating in various capacities at the fourth […]
PETAN AT MAIDEN AFRICAN CONTENT ROUNDTABLE: PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe joins critical stakeholders in the oil and gas sector in Africa for a pan-African engagement themed ‘Fostering Local Content in Africa For Africans’ and hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in collaboration with the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) in […]
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) yesterday concluded the 2020 marginal oilfield bid round, the first successful bid since 2003 when 24 assets were put on offer. The process, which culminated in the presentation of letters to the bid winners in Abuja by the industry regulator, started in June last year, with 57 marginal fields […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr Nicolas Odinuwe’s visit to the DP class and Equipment room of PETAN member, Charkin Maritime site facility, Azimuth stem drive (ASD) stimulator room and witnessed Inauguration of Cadet in Charkin Martime Academy
PETAN congratulates all successful indigenous companies and is exceptionally proud of its member, MATRIX PETROCHEMICAL on this achievement.A win for one is a win for all. SHAFA, A.A. RANO, MATRIX, OTHERS GET MARGINAL OIL FIELD LICENCEIndigenous oil firms, A.A. Rano, Shafa Exploration, Matrix Energy, and Vhelblerg Exploration were among oil companies awarded marginal oil field […]
Signing Ceremony of Execution of OML 118 (Bonga) Agreements between NNPC group and Contractor Parties (Shell Nigeria, Exxon Mobil Nigeria, TOTAL Nigeria and NAOC) on the 25th of May 2021. This marks a watershed in the administration of deepwater operations in Nigera. Over $10bn of investment will be unlocked as a result of this development. […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe has said that several PETAN companies are leading the way in rendering services in new technology trends like Automations, ROV Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Pigging, 3D Modelling and Visualisation among several other emerging technologies in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. Mr. Odinuwe was speaking as a panelist on […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe was a Moderator of the first session, Day One themed ‘Upstream Opportunities’ of today’s 3rd edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF). The #NOGOF2021, themed ‘Leveraging Opportunities And Synergies For Post Pandemic Recovery of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry’ and brings together major players across the […]
Over 500 delegates and participants came together Virtually on Wednesday, 19 May, 2021 for the opening ceremony of PETAN’s Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2021. Under the theme ‘Post COVID-19: From Global Crisis to Global Opportunities’, insightful welcoming remarks and keynote addresses were delivered by the Chairman of the Petroleum Technology […]
Heading the largest leading advocacy group comprising experts across the value chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry that is the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is no small feat.In a series of reports from an interview with Oil and Gas Republic correspondent, Ndubuisi Michael Obineme on the sidelines of PETAN’s upcoming 5th […]
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PETAN joined key industry players at the official launch of the Nigerian Upstream Cost Optimization Program (NUCOP) which held this morning at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Towers in Abuja. The NUCOP is an industry-wide initiative aimed at optimizing Nigeria’s upstream operating expenses through process enhancement and industry collaboration to ensure improved and sustainable […]
These images capture the moment the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the NCDMB-PETAN Working Capital Scheme for Nigerian indigenous oil service companies. In his speech, PETAN Chairman, Mr Nicolas Odinuwe thanked the Federal Government under […]
Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe, was in company of the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum, His Excellency, Timipre Sylva and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote and other oil and gas industry players at the official commissioning of the first […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe has lauded the Project 100 N40 Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Mr. Odinuwe made the commendation in a goodwill message he gave earlier today at the virtual inauguration of the initiative which aspires to develop wholly and owned oil and gas service providers into large […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe and his Vice, Mr. Ranti Omole pose with Director of The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Engr. Sarki Auwalu and other dignitaries at the flag-off of the Search, Rescue and Surveillance Program (SeRAS) of the DPR, earlier today in Lagos. The SeRAS will drive cost reduction and improve operational efficiency. […]
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Join PETAN former Chairman, Mr Emeka Ene, who will be moderating the upcoming 12th International Conference of the Nigerian Gas Association themed ‘Powering Forward: Enabling Nigeria’s Industrialisation Via Gas’ for insights and solutions that will pivot Nigeria’s Gas Economy Optimally. Register via: bit.ly/3acL4tU
PETAN Chairman, Mr Nicolas Odinuwe (R) and Publicity Secretary, Dr. Lucky Akhiwu (L) joins stakeholders in the oil and gas industry at the public hearing by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill. The two-day public hearing is to take submissions of stakeholders on A Bill For An Act To Provide […]
PETAN is excited to report that ENL Superior Anchor and Line Handling Tug owned by Elshcon Nigeria Ltd, a PETAN member company, was part of the historic Nigeria’s maiden Anyala crude oil tanker off take from First E&P’s FPSO offshore Bonny. The new crude is from Nigeria’s shallow-water Anyala West oil fields in the Niger […]
The Finance Act 2020 was signed into law on 31 December 2020 and came into effect on 1 January 2021. The new law introduces over 80 changes to 14 different laws that will affect all stakeholders. For example, the amended Finance Act states that anyone earning BELOW N30,000 in Nigeria is not liable to have […]
PETAN was at the Stakeholders Engagement Summit on the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to discuss issues around adequacy of local supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to meet in-country demand. The meeting, a follow up on a series of stakeholders’ consultative engagements which held in Lagos, had […]
PETAN is proud of its member and founder, Charkin Maritime Academy (CMA), Sir (Dr.) Charles K. Wami, for having been granted accreditation to run National Diploma (ND) in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering in his institution by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). A maritime educational and training institution located in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state, […]
PETAN SHINES AT DPR’s NATIONAL GAS EXPANSION PROGRAMME (NGEP) STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN)’s Publicity Secretary, Dr Lucky Akhiwu and Financial Secretary, Mrs Edith Ekwaeke represented the association at the Stakeholders Consultative Forum on the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) organised by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources which held at […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe joins oil and gas industry players at a public hearing on the joint Senate committee on Local Content and House of Reps Committee of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring on a Bill for an Act to amend the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act and other related […]
PETAN Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe (left) poses with his Vice, Mr. Ranti Omole (right), during a game of corporate golf at the IBB Golf Club Abuja.
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Petroleum Contractors Trade Section (PCTS), Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and the Nigeria LNG Ltd have advised against increasing the percentage of the Nigerian Content Development Fund (NCDF) from the current one percent to two percent as proposed in the amendment […]
This was the position of PETAN at the 12th HSSE Forum Webinar which held 16th September, 2020.“One of the pathways for development is a robust guideline and structured learning and technical discipline for industrial growth. Human capital development is the bedrock, especially in face of conflicting challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic facing the world […]
Some PETAN Members supervising the Distribution of the COVID 19 Palliatives to 10 Communities in Rivers StateThe Urgent Need To Abandon The Nigerian Local Content Development And Enforcement Commission Bill, 2020 Paper by: O. M. Atoyebi, SAN. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The multiplicity of laws does not guarantee the attainment of their intended purposes. If anything, such a slippery move only results in unwarranted conflicts in the application of their provisions which hampers […]
SUMMARY OF FINAL MEMORANDUM BY PETAN ON THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT (NOGICD) ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2020 OUR POSITION While we are pleased with some of the developments brought about by the provisions of the NOGICD Act, our position is that the sought amendment in line with industry best practices should be reviewed […]
You are hereby invited to join PETAN Virtual webinar: Strategies to Manage the Impact of COVID-19 in the Nigerian Oil & Gas taking place as stated below Date: Tuesday May 26th, 2020 Time: 11.00am Kindly click the link for registration https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iyiCO_ygSfSVpUFHmcsGFA
This is to announce the NEW Executive Board of PETAN after the Election that took place on the 18th of March, 2020 in Novotel, Port Harcourt as follows: Chairman – Mr. Nicolas Odinuwe Vice Chairman – Mr. Ranti Omole Secretary – Ms. Patricia Simon-Hart Asst. Secretary – Mr. Daere Akobo Publicity Secretary – Dr. Lucky […]
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE COURSES AT THE OFFSHORE ENERGY INDUSTRY’S PREMIER, GLOBAL EVENT! The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) in collaboration with its Partners will be organizing the following courses for delegates as part of the OTC 2020 programme. OTC gives you access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable […]
ATTEND THE OFFSHORE ENERGY INDUSTRY’S PREMIER, GLOBAL EVENT! The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) showcases leading-edge technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC is the world’s foremost event where professionals meet to share technical advances, safety, environmentally focused solutions, and economic and regulatory impacts to advance the development of the offshore energy sector. […]
Oilserv Limited, one of the F-24 PETAN member company, has completed the training of 28 Nigerian youths in auto-welding, manual welding and fitting and rigging activities as part of its technical training scheme. Other focus area of the scheme included basic equipment maintenance, assets training, horizontal directional drilling operation and operation of heavy duty equipment. […]
The association expressed solidarity with these stakeholders in the face of slumped oil price which has taken a heavy toll on the industry. The delegates suggested solutions to cost pressures, regulatory policies, institutional framework and quality service delivery. Notable among them is the introduction of the PETAN’s seal of competence which would ensure quality service […]
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) have resolved to develop effective collaboration to promote Nigerian Content in the oil and gas sector. Speaking when he led other members of the executive of the association on a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of SNEPCo, Mr. Bayo […]
The Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Mr. Bank-Anthony Okoroafor has raised the alarm on the depleting crude oil reserves in Nigeria, saying that no new addition was recorded in the last 10 years, while the country drilled the highest number of exploration wells as far back as 1967. Okoroafor told journalists […]
The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, recently disclosed that Nigeria would start oil drilling activities in the Chad Basin by the last quarter of 2016. Kachikwu in a statement from the Group General Manager, Public Affairs of the NNPC, Mallam Garuba Deen Muhammad, in Abuja, stated […]
Twenty years after it was discovered, the Aje field located in Oil Mining Lease 113 has achieved its first oil, putting Lagos on the list of oil-producing states in the country.. The milestone is coming after several missed targets for the achievement of first oil, the latest being March this year. Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Company […]
Barely one week after his election as the new Chairman, Mr. Bank Anthony Okoroafor led a team of 20 CEOs of PETAN companies to the head office of NAOC/NAE in Abuja on a courtesy visit. It marks the beginning of a new era as one key thrust of his campaign promises was to have robust […]
Following a meeting with some industry stakeholders on the 11th of May, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, announced a new price ceiling for petrol of N145 per litre He noted that the cause of the current scarcity, which has persisted for several months, is the inability of petroleum product importers […]
