The executive orders focus on: Tax incentives for oil and gas companies, supporting non-associated gas greenfield development in onshore and shallow water. With first gas production on or before 1 January 2029. Addressing misapplication of local content compliance requirements, focusing on attracting investments, facilitating local capacity, and boosting economic growth. Mandating contracting timelines and approval thresholds for efficiency, improving the ease-of-doing-business, reducing bureaucracy, delays and enhancing efficiency and transparency of the contracting process.
The executive orders indicate Nigeria's government intent to prioritise strategic development in the hydrocarbon sector, aiming to attract foreign investment through incentives for oil and gas production, midstream activities, and streamlined approval processes. |
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