South Sudan has announced that it is hoping to export its crude oil to international markets using an alternative pipeline passing through Kenya by 2014
Technical Focus
Nigeria attracts Sweden's Alfa Laval
Swedish equipment manufacturer Alfa Laval has concluded a deal with Jocam Nigeria to provide parts and maintenance services to the Nigerian oil industry
Saudi Arabian investors eye Nigerian oil and gas sector
Saudi Arabian trading group Abdel Hadi Alqatani and Sons has revealed plans to explore business opportunities in Nigerias oil and gas sector
Chinese firm ties up with Nigerian company to set up US$7.5 billion refinery
Chinese firm Sino Arab Energy (SAE) and Nigerian company Osabo Refining and Petrochemical Industry Limited have concluded plans to build a refinery in Akabuyo, Local Government Area of Cross River State
IITFC grants US$265 million loan to Egyptian oil firm
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (IITFC), a branch of the Islamic Development Bank, has provided funds worth US$265mn to Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC)