The Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC) owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has commenced the processing of crude oil and delivery of petroleum products to marketers.
The NNPC Ltd Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye , who disclosed this in a press statement revealed that on 26th November, 2024, trucks began loading petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Diesel and Kerosene, while other product slates will be dispatched as well.
According to him, speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari described the commencement of the loadout activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria which signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.
The GCEO thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project and for his persistence to ensure energy security for the country.
Kyari also expressed deep appreciation to the NNPC Ltd Board of Directors and the entire staff for their support and commitment, which crystallized into the streaming of the refinery. He also commended the contractors for doing a great job in ensuring that the refinery is delivered despite all challenges.
Kyari further thanked Nigerians for their patience and for the legitimate expectations on the Company to deliver on the other refineries.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed congratulated the NNPC Ltd for the milestone and assured of his agency’s continued support towards the completion of rehabilitation work at the other refineries.
“The PHRC rehabilitation project, is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) project that is aimed at restoring the refinery to full functionality and renewal. It has achieved over 16 million manhours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI)” Soneye wrote.
