NUPRC | Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
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NUPRC | Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission | Profile
NUPRC is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing upstream petroleum activities in Nigeria, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainable development in the sector.
About NUPRC:
Established in accordance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, NUPRC is mandated to regulate the exploration, development, and production of petroleum resources in Nigeria’s upstream sector. The commission operates under the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and plays a crucial role in promoting local content participation, enhancing transparency, and optimizing resource utilization.
Services Offered:
- Regulatory Oversight: regulates upstream petroleum activities, including licensing, exploration, field development, and production operations, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Local Content Development: promotes the participation of indigenous companies and stakeholders in the upstream petroleum sector, facilitating capacity building, technology transfer, and job creation.
- Resource Management: responsible for managing Nigeria’s petroleum resources sustainably, ensuring optimal exploitation while safeguarding environmental and community interests.
- Investment Facilitation: facilitates investment in the upstream petroleum sector by providing regulatory guidance, promoting transparency, and creating an enabling environment for local and foreign investors.
Contact Office
- Headquarters Address: No. 7, Sylvester Ugoh Crescent, Off Obafemi Awolowo way, Jabi District, Abuja.
- Listed Below are Regional Offices of the NUPRC
- 7, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos state
- 4 -9, Moscow Road. NNPC. Port Harcourt
- 19/21, Warri Sapele Road. 1, Chief Patrick Esomonu Avenue, Owerri, Imo State.
- Plot B1 – B4, Gijinya Scholarship Board Road, New GRA, Gombe.
Phone No & Emails
- Telephone No: +234 (70) 5562 2222
- Email: info@@nuprc.gov.ng
Operation Hours
| Monday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
