The Port Harcourt Refinery, located in Rivers State, has officially started processing crude oil.
According to Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the refinery is currently operating at 60% capacity.
Soneye revealed that the facility is refining 60,000 barrels of crude oil daily. He said:
“A historic milestone : Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations
“Today marks a defining moment for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery commences crude oil processing.
“This historic achievement ushers in a new chapter of energy self-reliance and economic advancement for the nation.
“Heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the outstanding leadership of GCEO Mele Kyari for their relentless dedication to this transformative initiative. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter energy future for Nigeria!”
The Port Harcourt Refinery has a total refining capacity of 250,000 barrels per day. This development follows multiple missed deadlines for the refinery’s restart.
