
NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round, unveils plans to boost production
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the 2026 Licensing Round, offering 40 oil and gas blocks to investors.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the commission quoted Mrs Eyesan as saying the licensing round was launched following the approval of President Bola Tinubu, who is also the Minister of Petroleum Resources.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that 31 companies emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round following the conclusion of the commercial bid conference held in Abuja in July.
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