The Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPC Ltd.) has introduced that the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and the Kaduna Refinery are present process a complete overhaul geared toward assembly world-class requirements.
This was disclosed in an announcement by the Chief Company Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, in response to feedback from former President Olusegun Obasanjo relating to the refineries’ rehabilitation on Thursday.
In keeping with NNPC, the rehabilitation of the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt and Warri refineries exceeds conventional Turnaround Upkeep (TAM), representing a full revamp to satisfy world requirements.
Obasanjo had expressed doubts concerning the operational standing of the rehabilitated Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. He referenced recommendation from Shell Petroleum Improvement Firm (SPDC), which reportedly questioned the viability of the Port Harcourt Refinery as a result of alleged corruption.
In response, Soneye emphasised that the revamping of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries was a notable achievement below the management of NNPC Ltd and that comparable rehabilitation efforts are underway on the second Port Harcourt Refinery and the Kaduna Refinery.
He reaffirmed NNPC Ltd.’s dedication to restoring and sustaining the refineries to world requirements for sustainable operations.
Soneye additional prolonged an invite to former President Obasanjo to go to the rehabilitated refineries and observe the progress firsthand.
“We prolong an invite to our esteemed former president to affix us on this historic journey.
“His knowledge and expertise are invaluable, and we deeply admire his insights and steerage, which can all the time be welcomed and cherished.
“We maintain President Olusegun Obasanjo within the highest regard as a revered statesman who has made important contributions to the expansion and progress of Nigeria.
“His dedication to nationwide growth and his proper to talk on issues of nationwide significance are each deeply revered,” Soneye acknowledged.
What you must know
- In 2023, the Minister of State for Petroleum Sources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, introduced the continued rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Firm (KRPC) being scheduled to start by the fourth quarter of 2024.
- In November 2024, the Petroleum and Pure Gasoline Senior Workers Affiliation of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) introduced the profitable resumption of manufacturing on the Port Harcourt Refinery following a report by Nairametrics.
- The rehabilitation and operation of Nigeria’s refineries cut back reliance on imported petroleum merchandise, saving overseas alternate and boosting native manufacturing.
- These refineries stimulate financial development, and drive worth addition inside the oil and fuel sector.
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