The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced Monday that maintenance work on the new Port Harcourt refinery has surpassed the 90% completion mark. This significant milestone brings the refinery closer to restarting operations.
Refinery Capacity
The new Port Harcourt refinery boasts an impressive 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) capacity, complemented by the old refinery’s 60,000 bpd capacity, totaling 210,000 bpd.
Commitment to Completion
Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, reassured stakeholders of the company’s dedication to completing the project.
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Isiyaku Abudulai, Executive Vice-President, Downstream, represented Kyari during a visit by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress leaders to the facility in Rivers State.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Abudulai emphasized that upon completion, the refinery will be “up and running to the state of art compared to any refinery around the world” with strict adherence to health and safety compliance. The rehabilitation involves replacing aging assets and ensuring optimal performance.
Progress update
According to reports from contractor Tecnimont SPA, the project has achieved over 90% completion.
NNPCL is working closely to ensure timely completion and value for investment.
Production Capacity
The old plant is currently operating at 90% throughput, producing 1.4 million liters of petrol, diesel, and kerosene daily. Both refineries share facilities, including storage tanks and power plants.
This development marks significant progress in Nigeria’s refining capacity, promising enhanced energy security and economic growth.