Petroleum Products Are Lifted at the Port Harcourt Refinery as NNPCL Commences Operations

At the Port Harcourt Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has formally started removing petroleum products. After the refinery’s significant restoration work was completed, the process began on Tuesday, November 26, 2024…. CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️

This marks a significant milestone for the country’s oil sector.

According to Vanguard, NNPCL announced the commencement of product truck-out at 1:43 PM, signaling the beginning of crude oil processing at the refinery.

Olufemi Sonoye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, confirmed that the start of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery is a monumental achievement for Nigeria, marking a new era of energy independence and economic growth.

This development is a critical step in Nigeria’s effort to address its ongoing fuel supply challenges.

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving the nation’s refining capacity.

He emphasized that NNPCL is focused on rehabilitating its refineries and other investments, aiming to make Nigeria a net exporter of petroleum products by the end of 2024.

The lifting of petroleum products from the Port Harcourt Refinery is expected to help alleviate fuel supply shortages and reduce the nation’s dependency on imported refined products, contributing to overall economic growth and energy security in Nigeria.CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️