NNPC Ltd Highlights Progress on Port Harcourt Refinery Amidst Misleading Claims
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to revitalizing the country’s energy sector, following the successful restart of the Old Port Harcourt Refinery. The refinery, which has faced years of operational challenges, is now operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to increase to 90% soon.
In a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC Ltd expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support and excitement over this milestone. The Old Port Harcourt Refinery, with a processing capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, is currently delivering the following daily outputs:
- Straight-Run Gasoline (Naphtha): Blended into 1.4 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
- Kerosene: 900,000 liters.
- Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel): 1.5 million liters.
- Low Pour Fuel Oil (LPFO): 2.1 million liters.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): Additional volumes.
The company clarified that the refinery utilizes crack C5, a blending component supplied by Indorama Petrochemicals, to ensure the gasoline meets regulatory specifications. NNPC Ltd emphasized that blending is a global standard in refinery operations and critical for producing fuel that complies with national standards.
Addressing recent claims that the refinery is not producing outputs, NNPC Ltd described these allegations as misleading and unfounded. “The Old Port Harcourt Refinery is producing at a significant capacity, and these claims only seek to undermine the substantial progress we have achieved,” the statement read.
NNPC Ltd also highlighted advancements on the new Port Harcourt Refinery, stating that it would commence operations soon, although no specific timeline was disclosed.
The company called on Nigerians to support the ongoing reforms in the energy sector under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stressing that these efforts are designed to enhance self-sufficiency and deliver more dividends to the nation.
“This is a time for collective progress, not malicious attacks on evident achievements,” the statement concluded.
NNPC Ltd reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more resilient energy sector for Nigeria’s future.
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