NNPC Ltd Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery, Begins Truck-out of Products

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone by re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking the commencement of crude oil processing and delivery of petroleum products into the market.

Trucks loaded with petroleum products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel, and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene, began departing the refinery on Tuesday. Other product slates will also be dispatched.

NNPC Ltd's Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, described the commencement of loadout activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria, signifying a new era of energy independence and economic growth. Kyari thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and persistence in ensuring energy security for the country.

The PHRC rehabilitation project is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) project aimed at restoring the refinery to full functionality. The project has achieved over 16 million man-hours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI) .

This development comes as the NNPC Ltd. has directed marketers to cease petrol imports, citing the Dangote refinery's sufficient capacity to meet domestic demand. The national oil company has also stated that it will prioritize sourcing products from domestic refineries, contingent upon economic viability.

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NNPC Ltd Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery…As Plant Begins Truck-out of Products

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.

On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene, while other product slates will be dispatched as well.

Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari described the commencement of the loadout activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria which signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.

The GCEO particularly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project and for his persistence to ensure energy security for the country.

Kyari also expressed deep appreciation to the NNPC Ltd. Board of Directors and the entire staff for their support and commitment, which crystallized into the streaming of the refinery. He also commended the contractors for doing a great job in ensuring that the refinery is delivered despite all challenges.

The GCEO further thanked Nigerians for their patience and for the legitimate expectations on the Company to deliver on the other refineries.

In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed congratulated the NNPC Ltd. for the milestone and assured of his agency’s continued support towards the completion of rehabilitation work at the other refineries.

The PHRC rehabilitation project, is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) project that is aimed at restoring the refinery to full functionality and renewal. It has achieved over 16 million manhours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI).

Olufemi Soneye

Chief Corporate Communications Officer

NNPC Ltd.

Abuja

26th November 2024