JARUSHUB “WORKING IN” SERIES (J-WIS)
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FEATURED COMPANY
QUESTIONS
When was NNPC established?
Answer: NNPC was established in 1977 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Act. No 33 of 1977
What are NNPC’s Core Businesses?
Answer tip: NNPC’s core businesses include upstream (oil and gas exploration and production), midstream (refining), gas and power, and downstream (retail)
Name any 5 NNPC subsidiaries you know.
Answer tip:
| Divisions | Subsidiaries |
|---|---|
| National Petroleum Investment and Management Service (NAPIMS) | Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) |
| Cost Engineering Division (CED) | Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) |
| Research and Development (R&D) | National Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO) |
| Engineering & Technology Division (ETD) | Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC) |
| National Frontiers Exploration Services (NFES) | Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Division | Integrated Data Services Ltd (IDSL) |
| Group Public Affairs Division (GPAD) | Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company Ltd (WRPC) |
| Special Projects | Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company Ltd (KRPC) |
| Renewable Energy Division (RED) | Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) |
| Nigerian Content Division (NCD) | NNPC Retail Ltd |
| Upstream Business Development Division | Nigeria-Gazprom Ltd (NiGaz) |
| Group Human Resources Division | NIKORMA Transport Ltd (NIKORMA) |
| Audit Division | NIDAS Marine Limited |
| Information Technology Division | Hydrocarbon Services Company Nigeria Ltd (HYSON) |
| NNPC Medical Services | NNPC Pension Fund Ltd |
| Corporate Planning and Development Division | Duke Oil Services Ltd (UK) |
| Gas Master Plan | Calson Bermuda Ltd |
| Greenfield Refineries | NNPC Properties Ltd |
| Power Division | Brass LNG Limited |
| Finance Division | |
| Crude Oil Marketing Division (COMD) | |
| Accounts Division | |
| Downstream Business Development Division | |
| Regulatory & Policy Compliance |
Which of them will you like to work in?
Answer tip: Look for the one whose operations you understand very well. It helps you in comfortably answering the question. Don’t say you want to work in a subsidiary you know nothing about. If you are asked whether that’s the only subsidiary you fit in, say no, it is just your #1 choice, it doesn’t mean you cannot fit elsewhere.
Why Do You Want to Work for NNPC?
Answer tip: Because it is the pride of Nigeria – offers you opportunity to contribute to the face of oil and gas industry in Nigeria, contribute to Nigerian government, deepen your knowledge of oil and gas industry blabla
If you make it to the interview stage, contact the oil and gas interview gurus to coach you.
