Nigeria inaugurates crude oil metering facility
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 23, 2026
The inauguration of the Gravimetric Multifaceted Flow Metering Calibration Facility in Nigeria is expected to significantly improve transparency and accountability in the crude oil sector. This will likely curb revenue losses, strengthen reserves management, and enhance investor confidence in Nigeria's oil production figures.
The Nigeria===Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has inaugurated a Gravimetric Multifaceted Flow Metering Calibration Facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, developed by Engineering Automation Technology Limited (EATL). This facility, the first of its kind in West Africa, aims to address the long-standing challenge of inaccurate crude measurement, which has led to disputes, revenue leakages, and reliance on overseas laboratories for calibration. The plant features zero-touch automation, tamper-proof audit trails, and high-precision gravimetric standards to eliminate human error and minimize downtime. This initiative is expected to curb revenue losses, strengthen reserves management, and free public funds for infrastructure, healthcare, and education, while positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for metering excellence. The project, supported by the Nigeria===Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is also projected to create skilled jobs and deepen domestic technical expertise in petroleum measurement technology.
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