NNPCL: Commencement of Production in P’Harcourt Refinery, a New Era of Energy Independence in Nigeria

Omiete Joseph

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited stated that the commencement of crude oil processing from the Port Harcourt refinery plant in Rivers State, era of energy independence has ended in the country.

On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products at the Port Harcourt.

Omable African News noted that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Household Kerosene (HHK) and other products were dispatched from the refinery today.

Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the refinery, the Group Chief Executive Officers of NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari described the commencement of the loadout activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria.

Kyari said the event signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.

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

Kyari also expressed 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 NNPCL. 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).