Energy
Nigeria’s rig count hits 100, as NUPRC approves 740 well operations
Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector has recorded an increase in drilling activity, with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) approving 740 well operations and 39 Field Development Plans in the first 10 months of 2026. The approvals comprise 595 well re-entry operations and 145 new well-drilling operations, reflecting increased regulatory activity aimed at ...
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