Minister, IOCs to Chart Path to Additional Barrels at NAPE Meeting 

THISDAYLIVE | 20-10-2026 01:18am |

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, along with regulators and international and indigenous operators, will meet next month to discuss strategies for increasing Nigeria's oil and gas production and unlocking more reserves. The conference is organized by the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) for its 44th Annual International Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for November 8 to 12, 2026, in Lagos, with the theme 'Unlocking More Barrels: Driving Reserves Growth through Exploration, Local Capabilities and Adaptive Technologies.' NAPE President Mrs. Olajumoke Ajayi announced the event at a press conference, noting that it comes at a critical time for Nigeria's hydrocarbon reserves and energy security. The theme is built around three interconnected pillars.

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