Port Harcourt refinery marks 180 days of uninterrupted operation
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has praised the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for successfully running the revamped Port Harcourt Refinery for 180 consecutive days.
PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, highlighted that the refinery, which had been inactive for over two decades, was rehabilitated and commissioned in October 2024.
Since then, PETROAN members have been loading diesel and kerosene, while NNPCL retail marketers have been supplying petrol.
Obele commended Tecnimont Nigeria Limited “for their professionalism and expertise in delivering a world-class rehabilitation project.”
The association also praised the host communities for their cooperation and support throughout the rehabilitation process.
“The refinery, which was commissioned in October 2024, has been running continuously for 180 days, up to March, a remarkable feat that underscores the effectiveness of the rehabilitation project,” PETROAN said in a statement.
It added, “PETROAN is pleased to note that its members are currently loading diesel and kerosene from the refinery, while NNPCL retail marketers are loading PMS. This development has not only ensured a steady supply of petroleum products but has also helped to eliminate the circulation of fake kerosene and diesel in the market.”
PETROAN also commended Ibrahim Onoja, Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, for his dedication to the successful rehabilitation and operation of the refinery.
PETROAN wishes to extend special appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for making funds available for the rehabilitation of the refinery; the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, for his supervision and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process; the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, for his leadership and commitment to the project; and the Managing Director of NNPC Retail Ltd, Hubb Stockman, for the effective marketing of all the products from the refinery.”
PETROAN extends special appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for providing funds for the refinery’s rehabilitation; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, for his supervision and guidance; NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, for his leadership and commitment; and NNPC Retail Ltd Managing Director, Hubb Stockman, for effectively marketing the refinery’s products.
