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HEDA Files Legal Action Against Shell, FG, Others Over Oil Licence Transfer

HEDA's Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, stressed the urgency of transparency and compliance in the oil licence transfer, stating, "This transaction threatens public interest and the environment if legal requirements, like the Environmental Evaluation Study, are ignored

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March 30, 2025
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The Incorporated Trustees of HEDA Resource Centre has initiated legal proceedings against Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, and several key government agencies over the transfer of an oil exploration licence. The suit marked FHC/L/CS/651/2025, filed by Kunle Adegoke, SAN, on behalf of the plaintiff at the Federal High Court in Lagos, raises critical concerns regarding compliance with Nigeria’s legal and regulatory frameworks governing the petroleum industry.

The lawsuit names seven defendants include the Attorney General and Minister for Justice of the Federation, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCLtd), Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. HEDA Resource Centre contends that the transfer and divestment of Shell’s oil exploration licence to Renaissance African Energy Company Limited may have contravened provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, and related regulations.

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Key issues raised by HEDA include concerns over the legality, transparency, and regulatory compliance of the transaction. The plaintiff asserts that the process failed to meet statutory provisions, including the requirement to conduct and disclose an Environmental Evaluation Study under the Upstream Petroleum Environmental Regulation, 2022.

HEDA argues that allowing the transaction to proceed without adhering to these legal requirements could set a dangerous precedent and undermine national and public interest, particularly regarding environmental sustainability and the welfare of communities in the Niger Delta.

HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, stressed the urgency of transparency and compliance in the oil licence transfer, stating, “This transaction threatens public interest and the environment if legal requirements, like the Environmental Evaluation Study, are ignored. The welfare of Niger Delta communities and sustainable management of petroleum resources must be prioritized to avoid setting a harmful precedent.”

The legal application seeks several declaratory and injunctive reliefs, including an order restraining all parties from proceeding with, approving, or enforcing the transfer until full compliance with Nigeria’s legal framework is ensured. HEDA emphasizes that strict adherence to regulatory processes is crucial for transparency, accountability, and the sustainable management of the country’s petroleum resources.

The Federal High Court is expected to hear the case in the coming weeks, with stakeholders in the petroleum industry and environmental advocacy groups closely monitoring its implications. This suit highlights the ongoing scrutiny of oil and gas transactions in Nigeria and reinforces the call for regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship in the sector.

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