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Nigeria Oil and Gas Report
October 17, 2012 | Energy Information Administration

“Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa and has been a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries since 1971. The oil industry is primarily located in the Niger Delta where it has been a source of conflict. Local groups seeking a share of the oil wealth often attack the oil infrastructure and staff, forcing companies to declare force majeure on oil shipments.” Quoted from the Energy Information Administration country report.


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