Timipre Sylva

Timipre Sylva: I Will Develop Gas-Based Economy in Bayelsa If Elected

He brushed off inciting comments made by his deputy governor candidate as "comments on the campaign trail".

1 year ago

Nigeria Says Port Harcourt Refinery Will Resume Production By December

The Kaduna and Warri refineries are also progressing very well, said deputy oil minister Timipre Sylva.

2 years ago

Nigeria May Increase Gas Supply to Europe During Winter, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva

Despite its intentions, Nigeria has been unable to raise supply due to declining funding and lack of infrastructure.

2 years ago

Nigeria Positioning to Become Alternative Gas Supplier to Europe, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva

He said the new policy from the EU labeling gas and nuclear power as green energy was a ‘win-win’ for…

2 years ago

Nigeria Inaugurates Gas Infrastructure Fund, Says $200bn Needed to Bridge Deficit

The government stated that over $20 billion will be needed yearly in the next 10 years.

2 years ago

Future of Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry Bright Despite Energy Transition Challenges, Sylva Says

He said Africa has a key role to play in securing a greener world where clean natural gas is used…

2 years ago

Nigeria Challenges Indigenous Oil Firms to Fill Void Created by Divesting IOCs

Deputy Oil Minister Sylva says investors should perceive the IOCs’ divestments as opportunities, rather than threats.

2 years ago

Nigeria will Play Leading Role in Global Net-Zero Transition, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva

Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipre Sylva at the weekend said Nigeria will play a key role in the global energy…

2 years ago

Why International Oil Companies Are Leaving Nigeria: Deputy Oil Minister Sylva

Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva has said IOCs were leaving Nigeria because the environment was becoming…

2 years ago

Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Worth $803tn, Government Says

Nigeria's federal government Thursday stated that Nigeria’s 206 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of gas is now valued at $803.4 trillion.…

3 years ago

Nigeria: FG Talks Tough, Moves Against Oil Thieves as Buhari Deploys Defence Chief, NNPC MD to Niger Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday deployed the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, the Group Managing Director of…

3 years ago

Nigeria Vows to Sanction Depot Owners Selling Petrol Above Official Price

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, at the weekend vowed that the federal government would sanction petrol depot…

3 years ago

Nigeria Seeks US Funding for Development of Natural Gas

Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Thursday called on the United States Government to provide funding…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy: Surging Oil Prices Coupled with 100% Fuel Importation Threatens to Cripple Economy

As oil prices soar to record levels, many Nigerians, ordinarily, would expect that their country would be raking in billions…

3 years ago

Nigeria Urges Turkey to Invest in Its Onshore Oil Assets

The Nigerian government on Wednesday called on the Turkish authorities to look at the prospect of funding major oil and…

3 years ago

Rising Oil Prices Worries Nigeria Government

Nigeria's federal government Wednesday expressed concern over the rising international prices of crude oil, saying the increase is not good…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Blames Regulatory Failure for Imported Dirty Fuel

Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum, Mr. Timipre Sylva, on Sunday blamed regulatory failure for the current petrol shortage in the…

3 years ago

Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Doubts Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Figures, Says Numbers Crazy

Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Tuesday expressed doubts over Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption figures, describing them…

3 years ago

Nigeria Plans Deployment of Gas-Powered Vehicles in March

Nigeria's federal government will from March this year commence the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-enabled vehicles as the country…

3 years ago

Petroleum Act Will Enhance Nigeria’s Energy Growth, Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Reiterates

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has restated that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) will enhance energy…

3 years ago