Energy

As the first Kuwaiti governorate to export oil to Britain in 1946, Al-Ahmadi enjoys the reputation of being “the home of Kuwaiti oil” and “where everything happens” in the emirate. Sheikh Dr Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, Governor of Al-Ahmadi, speaks to World Report about his governorate’s history, its rapid recovery from the Iraqi invasion’s scorched earth policy, the raft of new projects under way, and the warm welcome that awaits international investors.

The wide array of support services Nigeria’s Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc provides to the country’s energy and mining sectors, which fall into five broad categories: oil and gas services, marine and logistic support services, dredging and reclamation works, offshore vessel chartering, and road transportation and logistical services. Group Managing Director Paul Jegede tells World Report about how legislation in the mining sector is taking shape, Japaul’s pride in its operational safety and security record, the culture of shared aspirations at the company, and the management’s insistence on integrity when it comes to joint ventures.

Active in agri-business, energy and hospitality, Transcorp creates synergies and provides an ideal platform for talented individuals to flourish and businesses to grow. World Report meets with Obinna Ufudo, the company’s President and CEO

The Dominican government has made great strides in recent years to reform an energy sector that was badly in need of a radical change

Plans by the planet’s number one oil producer to aim for a 100% switch from fossil fuels to clean energy sources may come as a surprise

Unwilling to rely on foreign oil any longer, state-owned Utilities Aruba (production) and Elmar (distribution) are leading the way in renewable energies and increasing public awareness

Dahiru Mohammed, Chairman & CEO of Damagix Nigeria, the country´s leading indigenous pipeline supply company, has some advice for young companies: keep the focus on your core business and on your clients- and don´t try to expand too quickly

Amni Petroleum has shown that an indigenous oil and gas company can survive and prosper in Nigeria – no mean feat, given the intense competition in this highly lucrative sector

Niger Delta Exploration and Production has established itself as a successful domestic company in Nigeria’s oil sector

The Petroleum Industry Bill, set to pass shortly, is a highly anticipated reform to the oil and gas industry

Around 60 per cent of Nigerians are not connected to the electrical grid, while the rest have a rather unreliable supply. Could renewable energies be the solution to this dilemma?

Nigeria needs foreign capital to further power growth

Oil exporters in Nigeria find an energy problem in the former state-run electricity-based economy

The government is drawing a roadmap to ensure a steady power supply in the future. The privatisation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria means its entities are increasingly private sector oriented and open to international investors

Private-sector participation is crucial to building a power sector that can unleash the economy's full potential

It is no surprise that Nigeria's largest electricity supplier has proven the most popular of the companies on offer in the ongoing privatisation process

Local and foreign investors are the key to further building infrastructure and increasing accessibility throughout the African nation

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company is boosting its IT resources as part of its drive to bridge the gap in power supply and demand

Executive Chairman of Seven Energy Ltd Phillip Ihenacho encourages global investors to get to know Nigeria first hand

Management at DeltaAfrik, a leading project development company in the hydrocarbons industry, see massive potential remaining untapped

Gramen Petroserve Nigeria Ltd offers a wide range of vital support services to local and multinational operators in Nigeria's oil, gas and allied industries

IOCs are teaming up with locals to further progress Nigeria's upstream sector

High-tech SDF is now one of Nigeria's largest integrated oil and gas service companies

When local players began taking on a larger role in Nigeria's oil and gas sector some 12 years ago, Degeconek (Nigeria) Ltd found itself in the right place at the right time

The creation of a new 128km pipeline across some of Nigeria's most challenging terrain tested the full compliment of Oilserv's services

Once approved, the PIB will hail the restructuring of Nigeria's oil and gas industry

Tilone Subsea is a 100% Nigerian company that has become a major and worthy partner for international oil companies, who previously considered local companies to be of inferior quality

Velosi has emerged as the preferred supplier of management services in Qatar’s energy sector

Thinking outside the box led this exploration and production firm to important discoveries

Production on the Daleel oil field (discovered by a Japanese firm in 1989) increased substantially once Daleel Petroleum LLC took over in 2002

A landmark project both physically and historically, the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Dam, or Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), is a source of intense national pride and an essential lever for the development of Mozambique.

Having pioneered a one-stop approach to logistics services for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, Intels Nigeria Ltd. has become the logistical leader in providing key support services to the country’s most important sector. Managing Director Simone Volpi discusses Intels’ plans to take the industry forward, how the port and free zone at Onne have the edge over rival installations, and the government rubber stamping a new, $500m phase of development at Onne.

Dr. Anthony Chukwueke, Director of Transcorp Energy Ltd., the oil, gas and power subsidiary of the Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc., highlights the ongoing advances in the country’s oil and gas sector in an interview with World Report. From stimulating growth in other sectors of the economy to seeking out technological advances in petroleum extraction and processing, Dr. Chukwueke also covers the key importance of the involvement of the private sector and international players in the industry for its continued development.

With oil as its main economic lubricant, Kuwait focuses on maintaining good partner relations and safety and environmental standards

Aruba and the Carbon War Room launch the Smart Islands Economies Operation to create a replicable implementation model for low-carbon plans on other islands

In October 2011, Aruba became the second foreign country to host one of The Netherlands’ most innovative, creative and intelligent enterprises: TNO. In Aruba, TNO is helping to set up an environmentally sustainability energy matrix

The Nigerian government is committed to a real social and economic development through better use of its resources

The Local Content Act supports growing participation of local companies in the oil sector

The DAMAGIX Group, leading pipe supplier to the Nigerian oil industry, is campaigning for the support of local businesses

Nigeria is establishing a more efficient energy network through the construction of 11 new power plants

The power plant offers people of the country a way out of the crisis

The technology-multinational, ABB, once again gets involved in the energy sector after a 10-year absence

Adams Okoene, Managing Director of Midwestern Oil & Gas, speaks to Globus Vision about the company’s performance, the diversification of Nigeria’s economy away from the oil and gas sector, and the effects of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) once it has been passed, implemented and enforced

Setting tariffs that provide electricity at the lowest cost to consumers, while bringing in decent returns for the industry and encouraging new investment can be a tricky balancing act

CEO Mike Uzoigwe calls for more foreign and domestic investment at Egbin Power Plant to help develop Nigeria's virgin market

Privatisation will require a much more customer-friendly approach from Nigeria's electricity distribution companies

Charged with delivering power to more than just the nation's capital, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company is focusing on efficiency

The privatisation of the power sector in Nigeria is set to provide major investment opportunities for companies and individuals

'Audacious' legislation aims to greatly boost local content in the oil and gas sector

International oil companies thrive through working with locals while imparting their expertise on their Nigerian counterparts

Established in 2006, Segofs Energy Ltd is today a leading 100% Nigerian company specialised in directional drilling that works with big names in the oil and gas sector

Nigeria's Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base is leading the way in the provision of logistical and engineering services for Nigeria's deepwater offshore oil and gas sector

NRG Drilling has big plans for the future and is taking lessons from the past to realise them

The oil and gas services firm has undertaken challenging projects which it has delivered on time and to client satisfaction

With an international background which had seen him work in 12 countries, Emeka Okwuosa was well-placed to see the broader picture when it came to setting up a company in Nigeria's oil and gas industry

Lagos Oil Club brings greater understanding to a complex sector. The organisation holds monthly round table discussions with prominent leaders of the petroleum industry

Locally owned, Tolmann is regarded as one of the continent's top safety and rescue training centres, boasting international certifications and A-list clients

Raising production of oil to 1 million barrels per day is a target Oman is striving to achieve

A business enterprise which prides itself on expansion and networking is starting to reach its maximum potential within the industry

Gong Changli, CEO of Daleel Petroleum, speaks with United World about the joint venture’s incursion into the Omani oil and gas sector