Minister, IOCs to Chart Path to Additional Barrels at NAPE Meeting
Peter Uzoho The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, regulators, international and indigenous operators will converge next month to deliberate on how Nigeria can increase oil
The Nigerian Ministry of State for Petroleum Resources, alongside international and indigenous operators, will gather in Lagos next November to discuss strategies for increasing oil and gas production. The conference, organized by the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), will take place from November 8 to 12, 2026, and will focus on themes such as "Unlocking More Barrels: Driving Reserves Growth through Exploration, Local Capabilities and Adaptive Technologies."
The conference comes at a crucial time as Nigeria seeks to boost hydrocarbon reserves and production, enhance energy security, attract new investments, and maximize value from its petroleum resources. The theme of the conference reflects three interconnected priorities: renewed exploration beyond existing discoveries, the deployment of suitable technologies, and the creation of an operating environment that can attract and retain capital.
NAPE President, Mrs Olajumoke Ajayi, announced the program at a press conference in Lagos, emphasizing the need to translate Nigeria's significant hydrocarbon potential into actual reserves through further exploration, advanced technology deployment, and a supportive investment climate.
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