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Domestic refining output falls by 92% - Report
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ICYMI: Ignore naysayers, P’Harcourt refinery facility working, Presidency tells Nigerians

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has confirmed that work is ongoing at the 150,000 barrels-per-day plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company in Rivers State. The PHRC comprises two facilities: a 60,000 barrels-per-day plant and a 150,000 barrels-per-day plant. Onanuga stated that the 60,000 barrels-per-day refinery […]

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P’Harcourt refinery remains operational – Facility MD

The Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Ibrahim Onoja, has rejected claims that production at the refinery was halted after its inauguration last week. Onoja clarified that the refinery remains operational following the flag-off event by the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. At the inauguration, Kyari emphasized […]

Port Harcourt refinery begins operation in Rivers
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Port Harcourt refinery contractor refuses to reveal completion date

Maire Tecnimont SpA, the contractor responsible for rehabilitating the Port Harcourt Refinery, stated it cannot disclose details about the rehabilitation process, including the proposed completion date. This information was communicated via the law firm Olajide Oyewole LLP in response to an inquiry from Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, regarding the timeline for the refinery’s […]

Domestic refining output falls by 92% - Report
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Minister defends P’Harcourt refinery takeoff delay amid licensing

The Port Harcourt Refining Company is now going through numerous licensing processes following the supply of crude oil to the plant, which was mechanically finished in December 2023. Senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed this on Saturday, according to The PUNCH. Also, the Minister […]

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Port Harcourt refinery resumes operation in April – NNPCL

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said the Port Harcourt refinery will commence operations in about two weeks time. According to Kyari, the mechanical works at the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries have been completed, indicating that the Kaduna refinery will start operations in December. This […]

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NNPCL to complete Port-Harcourt refinery test run January

The NNPCL has announced that a test run on the 60,000-bpd refinery in Port-Harcourt will be completed this month, followed by a full resume of work later. The NNPCL’s spokesperson, Femi Soneye, stated on Friday. “Testing will be completed shortly, ensuring the refinery’s efficient operation. This phase will be finished this month.” The refinery, which is now […]

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P’Harcourt refinery to supply 12 states

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has begun supplying crude oil for the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited’s test run. The PUNCH reported that oil marketers confirmed the news, stating that the plant would sell refined Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, and other products to 12 […]

Port Harcourt refinery begins operation in Rivers
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Port Harcourt refinery begins operation in Rivers

  By Wilson Adekumola The Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited on Wednesday began operation with a combined capacity of 210,000 barrels per day. According to Daily Post, a video sighted showed the refinery’s flare indicated the commencement of oil refining. The development comes months after the Minister of State for Petroleum, Oil, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri […]