THE NATION
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Tuesday, November 26, announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced operations.
Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer Mr Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a message to The Nation.
He said: “A Historic Milestone: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations.
“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!”
Here are nine completed refineries in Nigeria
1. Edo Refinery and PetroChemical Company:
This project is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIPCC Energy.
It operates in two phases with capacities of 1,000 BPSD and 5,000 BPSD and has been commissioned and is fully operational.
2. Duport Midstream:
Located in Edo State, this is a 2,500-BPD refinery that was completed in 2022 and started production in 2023.
3. Walter Smith refinery:
The Walter Smith refinery is a 5,000-bpd oil refinery located in Imo State. The refinery started operations in 2020, with plans to expand its capacity to 50,000 bpd in the coming years.
4. OPAC Refinery, Delta state:
This 10,000-bpd modular refinery located in Kwale, Delta state was completed in 2021 as part of the federal government’s effort to improve local crude oil refining.
5. Niger Delta Petroleum Refinery (Aradel).
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