The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that its Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing.
This was disclosed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the company, Femi Soneye, on Tuesday.
Soneye revealed that the refinery will operate at 60 per cent capacity and process 60,000 bpd.
“Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Production; Truck Loading Starts Today, Tuesday,” he announced via X handle.
Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Production; Truck Loading Starts Today, Tuesday! pic.twitter.com/a3C2hyDFfy
— Femi Soneye (@FM_Soneye) November 26, 2024
He continued, “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing. This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation.
“Hearty congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the exceptional leadership of GCEO Mele Kyari for their unwavering commitment to this transformative project. Together, we are reshaping Nigeria’s energy future!”
Soneye said truck loading will also commence on Tuesday (today), adding that the NNPCL is also “working tirelessly to bring the Warri Refinery back online soon”.
Tuesday’s move ends a series of failed deadlines for the commencement of production at the refinery in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State.