DPR warns petroleum marketers against hoarding
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office, has warned petroleum marketers against hoarding the product. The Operations Controller, DPR, Warri office, Engr. Antai […]
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Abule Ado explosion: Lagos assembly urges PPMC, DPR to enforce RoW compliance
Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) and Department of State Resources (DPR) to ensure […]
NIPS 2020: Petroleum ministry, DPR to launch Gas Transportation Code
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (FMPR), in conjunction with the Department of Petroleum (DPR), will formally launch the National Gas Transportation […]
DPR intensifies surveillance on fuel stations in Sokoto, Kebbi
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has intensified surveillance to ensure maximum safety and regulatory compliance in cooking gas retailer business in Sokoto and Kebbi. […]
DPR investigates Lagos pipeline explosion
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Monday said it was investigating with other relevant stakeholders the Jan. 19 pipeline explosion at Ile Epo, in […]
Cheating: DPR seals five petrol, gas stations in Kogi
The Department of petroleum Resources (DPR), Kogi office, has sealed three petrol filling stations for adjusting their pumps to dispense fuel below approved quantity. Mr […]
DPR inaugurates laboratory for petroleum products analysis in Cross River
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Wednesday inaugurated a multi million Naira laboratory to ensure distribution of quality petroleum products in Cross River. The […]
DPR seals 15 illegal gas stations in Osun
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has sealed 15 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) skid stations for operating without valid licences. Mr Ademola […]
Kaduna explosion: DPR to sanction illegal gas operators
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has threatened to sanction all unlicensed LPG retail outlets and operators with stiff penalties. The DPR North West Zonal […]
Real reason Kaduna gas explosion occurred – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says preliminary investigations have revealed that the Kaduna gas explosion was caused by illegal decanting (transfer) of Liquefied Petroleum […]
DPR lauds fuel dealers in Adamawa on suspension of fuel sale in border zones
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has commended fuel dealers in Adamawa for adhering to government directive on suspension of petrol sales in stations located […]
Buhari appoints Sarki Auwalu as Director, Department Of Petroleum Resources
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Sarki Auwalu as substantive Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) for an initial term of four […]
DPR seals NNPC filling station in Uyo
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket Field Office, has sealed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station in Uyo for discharging petroleum products […]
Niger has prospects of joining oil producing states – DPR
By Tina George, Minna The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has disclosed that Niger state has prospects of joining oil producing states if the hydro-carbon […]
DPR seals 13 illegal petrol stations in Akwa Ibom
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket Field Office, in Akwa Ibom has sealed 13 filling stations for acts of illegality and non renewal of […]
DPR seals 5 filling stations in C/River over sharp practices
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed five fillings stations in Cross River for selling petrol above the government approved price of N145 per […]
DPR seals 5 filling stations, suspends 11 pumps in Anambra
The Department of Petroleum Resource (DPR) has shutdown five filling stations and put 11 pumps out of use for violating operational and safety standards in […]
DPR seals gas plants, petrol stations in Ebonyi
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Enugu Field Office, has sealed six Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plants and three petrol stations in Ebonyi in the […]
DPR seals 10 petrol stations in Bayelsa for various irregularities
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Bayelsa says it has sealed ten petrol stations and an illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station in Yenagoa […]
DPR, Fire Service partner against illegal gas skid operators in Osun
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and the Federal Fire Service on Friday advised illegal cooking gas skid operators and filling stations in Osun to […]
DPR warns lab managers against compromising data analysis
Alhaji Rufai Shakur, Acting Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has warned oil and gas laboratory operators to avoid compromising data analysis results. Shakur gave […]
DPR seeks traditional rulers’ support against fuel adulteration, under-dispensing
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has solicited for the support of traditional rulers in its war against fuel adulteration and under-dispensing in Osun. Mr […]
Non-compliance with DPR regulations, major setback in downstream sector- DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has decried the high level of non-compliance with the regulatory framework of the downstream sector by some key stakeholders. […]
DPR seals 40 filling stations in Nasarawa
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed 40 filling stations from January to date for various offences in Nasarawa State. Alhaji Abdulrahaman Muhammad-Bima, DPR […]
DPR seals 12 filling stations in Sokoto, Kebbi
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), says it has sealed 12 petrol stations in Sokoto and Kebbi states for under dispensing and operating without valid […]