BREAKING: NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA Shutdown Amid PENGASSAN‑Led Strike!

BREAKING: NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA Shutdown Amid PENGASSAN‑Led Strike!

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

A nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday reportedly crippled operations at key oil and gas regulatory institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

What We Know

• As part of its industrial action, PENGASSAN has ordered the cessation of crude and gas supply to the Dangote Refinery, escalating tensions in the sector. [1]
• The strike has reportedly led to compliance at several regulatory agencies, with offices reportedly locked and staff absent in key institutions. [2]
• In past actions, PENGASSAN has withdrawn staff from NUPRC loading terminals as part of protests, effectively halting crude oil loading at certain facilities. [3]
• The union’s demands include greater adherence to local content regulations, protection of worker rights, and opposition to outsourcing of key roles to expatriates. [4]

Implications & Risks

• The shutdown of regulatory bodies may paralyze approvals, licensing, and oversight necessary for oil/gas operations.
• Downstream and upstream projects could face delays or shutdowns owing to lack of coordination or regulatory clearance.
• Persistent shutdowns could disrupt fuel supply chains, undermine investor confidence, and strain government–industry relations.

Citations:

1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/nigerias-oil-union-orders-halt-gas-supply-dangote-refinery-over-mass-sackings-2025-09-27/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/news/pengassan-intensifies-strike-action/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. New Telegraph: newtelegraphng.com/crude-oil-loading-halted-as-pengassan-continues-picketing-sterling-oil-ltd/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/regulatory-agencies-complicit-in-expatriate-quota-abuse-in-nigeria-pengassan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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