The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has officially commenced crude oil processing.
The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, shared the update, stating that the refinery will operate at 60 percent capacity, processing 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
“Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially begins crude oil processing,” Soneye remarked, describing the development as a milestone for energy independence and economic growth.
He also commended the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the leadership of GCEO Mele Kyari for their dedication to the project, adding, “Together, we are reshaping Nigeria’s energy future.”
Soneye confirmed that truck loading of refined products would commence today and noted that efforts are underway to bring the Warri Refinery back online soon.
