OPINION/EDITORIAL

Russian-Ukrainian Conflict and Implications on Upstream Coverage

March 9, 2022/Cardinal Stone Research Expectedly, the increasing intensity of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine has provoked severe sanctions from leading economies such as the USA, the UK, and the EU. Most notably, the USA recently banned Russian oil imports, and the UK said it would phase them out by […]

Mergers and Acquisition Trends within Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry in 2022

Despite operational challenges driving international majors to exit operations in some key African hydrocarbon producing countries, over 70% of the overall oil and gas production from Africa is estimated to be from partnerships between majors and NOCs through to 2026. Image Credit: AEC March 9, 2022/AEC Africa’s energy landscape is […]

NNPC Acquisition of Power Plants: Aye or Nay?

March 9, 2022/United Capital Research The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited announced its intention to acquire power plants owned by the federal government under its Nigerian Integrated Power Project (NIPP). The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) announced its intention to sell 100.0% of power generation companies from the NIPP. […]