By Uzair Adam
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has finally commenced crude oil processing.
This development was disclosed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPCL, Femi Soneye, who described it as a significant achievement for the nation.
“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,” Soneye said on Tuesday.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPCL Board, and Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari for their dedication to the project.
Truck loading operations are set to begin today, with the NNPCL also working on restoring operations at the Warri Refinery, Soneye added.
However, this milestone comes after the refinery missed several deadlines for resuming operations, including those set in March, August, and September 2024.
The Port Harcourt Refinery’s return to production is expected to ease Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products while boosting the local economy.
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