NNPC Refutes Explosion Claims at Port Harcourt Refinery

NNPC Refutes Explosion Claims at Port Harcourt Refinery 

Port Harcourt, Nigeria  The **Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.)** has dismissed reports of an explosion at the **Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC)** in **Rivers State**, clarifying that the incident was a **controlled flare event** that has been fully contained.  

In a statement issued by **Olufemi O. Soneye**, **NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer**, the company reassured the public that there was **no threat to staff, surrounding communities, or the environment**.  

*"There is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment,"* the statement emphasized.  

NNPC Ltd. also urged the **media and the public** to disregard **false claims** of an explosion, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and safety in its operations.