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Nigeria set to host International Conference on Lead Poisoning in June 2018
By Alam Johnpaul Ifeanyi
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the…
Chevron’s Accomplishments, Commitment in the Nigerian Mining Sector
Chevron is one of the largest oil producers in Nigeria and one of its largest investors. The company is committed to the Nigerian…
Aker Solutions and Kvaerner Secures LOI for Johan Sverdrup Phase II Work
Aker Solutions and Kvaerner together secured a letter of intent for modifications of the riser platform and field center of the…
ENGIE and Fenix completes acquisition deal to provide energy across Africa
This partnership will accelerate and expand Fenix’s ability to scale off-grid energy and financial services
KAMPALA,…
Shell wins four deep-water blocks Offshore Brazil
Shell Brasil Petroleo, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc has won four additional deep-water exploration blocks in the Campos…
Total Starts Production at Timimoun Gas Field in Algeria
Paris - Total announces first gas from the Timimoun field in southwestern Algeria. The production complex with a capacity of…
Shell completes sale of its stake in Iraq’s West Qurna 1 oil field
Shell EP Middle East Holdings B.V. has completed the sale of the entire share capital of Shell Iraq B.V (SIBV), which held its…
TCN COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF 2NEW 60MVA POWER TRANSFORMERS IN UYO AND KANO
The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN has completed the installation and commissioning into service, two brand new 60MVA…
Shell to sell its stake in Iraq’s West Qurna 1 Oil Field
Shell EP Middle East Holdings B.V. has agreed to sell the entire share capital of Shell Iraq B.V (SIBV), which holds its 19.6%…
OPEC to hold 7th International Seminar in Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will host the 7th OPEC International Seminar at the Imperial Hofburg…
Study: Supply of electric car batteries hugely outstrips demand
Munich - The supply of electric car batteries massively outstrips demand and is also growing at a much faster rate.
Ever more new…
Shell gives profitable growth outlook as Downstream business transforms
London, – Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) today updated investors on its Downstream growth ambitions, underlining the important role…
‘We are promoting consensus and dialogue in the G20’ – Mauricio Macri, President…
President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, participated in the closing of the First meeting of finance ministers and presidents of…
Finance Ministers, Central Bank Presidents Meets at G20 Summit, Argentina
Buenos Aires - The first meeting of finance ministers and presidents of central banks of the G20 took place in Argentina from…
Volkswagen to invest 340 million dollars in US plant
New York - German car manufacturing giant Volkswagen has announced it will boost its SUV offensive in the United States to the…
Germany, Argentina, Brazil criticize US protectionism at G20 summit
By Cecilia Caminos, dpa
Buenos Aires (dpa) – The threat of trade wars loomed large over a meeting of the G20 group of major…
Kachukwu, Baru to lead discussions at Sub-Sahara Oil and Gas Summit 2018
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu together with the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum…
Frankfurt airport forecasts soaring passenger numbers, profits
Frankfurt - Germany's busiest airport, Frankfurt, will see a rise in passenger numbers and profits in 2018, its operator Fraport…
German carmaker, Porsche eyes new revenue streams despite record year
Stuttgart - German carmaker Porsche plans to find fresh revenue streams outside its lucrative core business, Chief Financial…
GE Launches The World’s Largest Passenger Jet, GE9X
The world’s largest jet engine took its maiden flight over the Mojave Desert on Tuesday. The engine is a showstopper. At 134…
Shell announces sale of New Zealand interests to OMV for USD 578mln
Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell), reached an agreement today to sell its shares in Shell entities in New Zealand, to OMV for USD…
World’s largest oil and gas conference, OTC celebrates its 50th Edition
World’s largest oil and gas conference and exhibition marks a milestone
in technical achievements and innovations
Houston, Texas,…
Lufthansa achieves record results after Air Berlin bankruptcy
Frankfurt - German airline Lufthansa has achieved its best results ever following the bankruptcy of smaller rival Air Berlin last…
Study: Sand shortage means construction costs could spiral in Germany
Berlin (dpa) - Looming bottlenecks in sand supplies could cause a rise in construction costs in Germany, according to information…
Siemens plans 1 billion euros’ investment in Brazil
Sao Paulo/Munich - German electro-technology giant, Siemens announced plans on Wednesday to invest some 1 billion euros (1.2…
Mountain hares in the Alps threatened by climate change, study says
Bern - Climate change is endangering the future of mountain hares in the Alps, and their decline will impact other animals,…
Merkel, German cabinet sworn in after months of political deadlock
By Klaus Blume, dpa
Berlin (dpa) - Angela Merkel and her new cabinet have been sworn in to office before Germany's lower house…
Indonesia Eyes More Nigerian Crude Oil
Nigerian crude oil has again proved its enormous prospects as the beautiful bride of the global oil market with Indonesia…
OPEC daily basket price drops to $61.85 per barrel
The price of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC basket of 14 crudes stood at $61.85 a barrel on Thursday,…
Argentina launches new branded logo representing integration, progress and potential
9th March 2018 - Argentine President Mauricio Macri and Tourism Minister Gustavo Santos signed a decree officially launching…