The list includes major Swiss trading firms Trafigura, Vitol and Mercuria, oil major Total as well as large Nigerian traders Sahara Energy, Oando and MRS Oil.
The contracts, known as direct sale, direct purchase (DSDP) are coveted since they are used to supply nearly all of Nigeria's gasoline needs as well as cover some of its diesel and jet fuel consumption.
Earlier this week, Total declared force majeure on its $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique and confirmed it had withdrawn all staff from the construction site following insurgent attacks last month.
Total, which last week called off a planned resumption of construction at the $20 billion development due to the violence, declined immediate comment when contacted by Reuters.
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At this time, we are closely following the current situation in the country and working to ensure the health, safety and security of our employees and our contractors.
Total and GIG said the project could deliver up to 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable electricity and represents a significant early stage investment in the Boffshore wind sector for both companies.
Total said in a statement that it will not renew its 2021 membership with the API following a review of the lobby's positions which were "partially aligned" with Total's.
hose include API's support for the rollback of US regulation on emissions of methane.