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Friday, 03 February 2012 |
A strike among petroleum tanker drivers has prevented the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit, barely two weeks after a national strike over fuel pricing was suspended by the country's largest two labour unions.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
The Director of the South African Petroleum Retailer's Association, Peter Noke, has said that continuing problems at refineries and Durban harbour could take up to two weeks to resolve. Speaking to Beeld newspaper, Noke said that this would lead to continued shortages.
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 |
Forte Oil has opened a newly rebranded flagship fuel service station in Lagos. The station, designed by South African brand and architectural design agency Brand Union, has several new features including a modern pump island, lubes bay and a digitally operated price pylon.
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 |
The Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, Emarat, has held a ceremony to celebrate 39 service station employees who have been working for the company for 10 years or more in Dubai and the northern Emirates. The ceremony was attended by Retail Sales Manager Dr. Rahma bin Mohamed Al Shamsi (pictured), Manager of Retail Sales Operations, Abdulla Hassan Al Noman, Abdulraoof Abdulaziz (Manager for Dealer Sales Operations) and Darren Smith, Manager of Retail Marketing Support.
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Monday, 30 January 2012 |
The House of Representatives probe investigating the fuel subsidy system in Nigeria under the chairmanship of Farouk Lawan (pictured), has heard of significant weaknesses in the subsidy process and confusion about the consumption of petroleum products nationwide in oral evidence over the past week.
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Friday, 27 January 2012 |
Members of Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream have sharply criticised the condition of the country’s Kaduna refinery following a visit to the facility. Speaking to the media, Senator Magnus Abe (pictured) said that Kaduna was operating at below 30% of its capacity, with several plants not functioning.
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 |
Engen Petroleum has instituted an award scheme for staff, honouring several employees for their hard work and dedication in a weekend ceremony. At a dinner dance in Accra, Engen Ghana Managing Director Henry Akwaboah presented the awards, along with prizes including a table top fridge, microwave oven and television sets.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
 Gulf African Petroleum Corporation (GAPCO) has signed a new deal with Airtel Tanzania that will enable motorists to pay for fuel without using cash. Selected Gapco fuel service stations will now accept payment from Airtel Money accounts.
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Tuesday, 24 January 2012 |
The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) has announced the acquisition of a new member in Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). In a statement, ITF noted that membership will help PDO drive new solutions forward across the oil and gas sector in the region.
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Monday, 23 January 2012 |
A coalition of civic groups has vowed to continue to protest against the new fuel pricing system, despite a reduction in prices announced last week by President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos State, Save Nigeria Group (SNG) convenor Pastor Tunde Bakare said that the groupwould continue its action and peaceful protest against the removal of fuel subsidies.
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