Oil and Gas in Liberia

Liberia Petroleum Refining Company Lprc

The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) is a public entity, wholly owned by the Government of Liberia (GOL), with the mandate to procure and supply quality petroleum and petroleum products to the Liberian market. The LPRC is certainly a business entity engaged in profit making activities. It has every power which a corporation now or hereafter organized under the Liberian Business Corporation Act may have. The idea of creating an oil company in Liberia was conceived when it became clear that the government was spending an enormous amount of its foreign earnings on the importation of petroleum and petroleum products into the country. Therefore in 1956, construction work began for oil refining facilities under the auspices of the Liberia Refining Company (LRC). Two American Firms, Sun-Oil Company and Dynelectron Corporation were in control of the financial and operational aspects of the company. The Government of Liberia provided the managerial staff with Hon. Cletus Wotorson as its first Managing Director. In the mid 1970’s, the facilities of the LPRC were gutted by fire and the American firms pulled out. Thus, on August 31, 1978, following the purchase by the Liberian Government of the assets of the then Liberia Refining Company (LRC), the company was changed to the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC). On November, 16, 2012, The management with the approval from the Board of Directors, launched a 5 year strategic plan for the expansion of the company.

201 to 500 staff

National Oil Company Of Liberia

The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) was established in April by Liberia’s National Legislature for the purpose “….of holding all of the rights, titles and interests of the Republic of Liberia in the deposits and reserves of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons within the territorial limits of the Republic of Liberia, whether potential, proven, or actual, with the aim of facilitating the development of the oil and gas industry in the Republic of Liberia.” Hydrocarbon exploration has been active in the Liberia basin since the 1940s. Early exploration was focused on the shelf, and though the conditions seemed right – oil shows, good quality sandstones and potential source rock – the shelf wells did not encounter commercial quantities of oil. Exploration ceased in Liberian waters due to a variety of factors, including political instability. Then, in 2001, a regional 2D survey indicated the potential of oil-bearing structures in deep water areas of up to deep. In during one of the intermittent periods of Liberia’s civil wars, TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company, under the auspices of the newly formed NOCAL, began the acquisition of 2D seismic data on Liberia’s offshore. With the installation of a transitional government in October of 2003, NOCAL proceeded with a planned licensing round and invited international petroleum exploration companies to apply for permits to explore one of the few remaining frontier areas offshore west Africa.

51 to 200 staff

Liberia Oil & Gas Services

Liberia Oil & Gas Services Ltd. is a service provider to the up- and midstream oil industry in Liberia. HR services We deliver comprehensive solutions to your HR needs. This includes recruitment & training of local and international technical staff, monitoring and evaluating your workforce, full outsourcing of staff and technical solutions for workforce management. We can also provide training for your present staff to bring them up to your required level of competence. Procurement services With almost two decades of experience of logistics and international shipping in Liberia we fill your procurement needs with a fast, cost-efficient and high capacity service. Transport services Onshore transportation of goods and people put a high strain on vehicles and personnel. We lease vehicles that that suits your needs as well as Liberia's infrastructure. We provide drivers and operators with a tried and tested skill to match local road and traffic conditions. We can also deliver temporary transport services with reliable vehicles and drivers for a quick and safe delivery of your goods and personnel. Organizational services With core staff of experienced high-capacity managers and our extensive network in and outside Liberia we can quickly respond, and design services, to match your needs. This includes lease of land, houses and warehouses as well subcontracting construction and catering.

1 to 10 staff

Stewart Inter Sea Ltd

Stewart Inter Sea provides quantity and quality surveys for the custodial transfer of liquid and gas cargoes within the petroleum industry. We provide services for vessels loading at shore terminals, offshore FPSOs, terminal discharges, Ship-to-ship transfers offshore, internal tank transfers and Collateral Management Agreements. We operate full Petrochemical labs in Cotonou, Benin & Lagos, Nigeria. Our communications centre is based in the UK with branch offices primarily in the following countries: Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Nigeria, Angola, Congo, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine & Russia.

51 to 200 staff

Primenergies

1 to 10 staff

Petro Trade

Petro Trade Inc. is a Liberian based importer and supplier of petroleum products and is the parent company of the Super Petroleum (SP) and Liberian Petroleum (LP) brands. As one of the leading petroleum companies in Liberia we pride ourselves in delivering quality products and superior service to our customers at all times. Our key areas 1) Retail Network: The aim is to position Petro Trade as a market leader in terms of accessibility, reliability and consistency in the retail sector. 2) Fuels: The consistent supply of quality fuels with emphasis in enhancing our products through the use of innovative technologies that are according to QHSE ISO Standards. 3) Strategic Storage Facilities: locating and operating strategic storage facilities for our petroleum products across Liberia. 4) Specialty Products and Services 5) Lubricants: Offer a full range of high quality lubricants and develop a lubricant recycling and filling plant. 6) Bitumen: Offer varieties of bitumen products and emulsions- Vision: To be a “Class A” Petroleum Company and undisputed market leader in the Liberian petroleum market- Mission: To provide quality service to our customers with a positive impact on the environment in which we operate. To serve as a benchmark for transparency and accountability in operational activities. To ensure persistent supply of petroleum products, add value to the Liberian market and increase our customer base.

11 to 50 staff

Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority Lpra

Liberia's Oil & Gas Regulator

51 to 200 staff

Jomanday Petroleum Ltd

JOMANDAY PETROLEUM Ltd is a private Liberian company involved in the importation and distribution of petroleum products in the Liberian market.

11 to 50 staff

National Oil Company Of Liberia Nocal Official Page

The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) was established in April by Liberia’s National Legislature for the purpose “….of holding all of the rights, titles and interests of the Republic of Liberia in the deposits and reserves of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons within the territorial limits of the Republic of Liberia, whether potential, proven, or actual, with the aim of facilitating the development of the oil and gas industry in the Republic of Liberia.” Hydrocarbon exploration has been active in the Liberia basin since the 1940s. Early exploration was focused on the shelf, and though the conditions seemed right – oil shows, good quality sandstones and potential source rock – the shelf wells did not encounter commercial quantities of oil. Exploration ceased in Liberian waters due to a variety of factors, including political instability. Then, in 2001, a regional 2D survey indicated the potential of oil-bearing structures in deep water areas of up to deep. In during one of the intermittent periods of Liberia’s civil wars, TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company, under the auspices of the newly formed NOCAL, began the acquisition of 2D seismic data on Liberia’s offshore. With the installation of a transitional government in October of 2003, NOCAL proceeded with a planned licensing round and invited international petroleum exploration companies to apply for permits to explore one of the few remaining frontier areas offshore west Africa.

51 to 200 staff