The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has fulfilled its promise of restreaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.
According to a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, trucks began loading on Tuesday petroleum products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel, and Household Kerosene (HHK) or kerosene.
The Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the refinery, said the loadout activities is a monumental achievement for Nigeria, signifying a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.
Kyari expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project.
He also thanked the NNPC Ltd Board of Directors, the entire staff, and the contractors for their commitment and hard work in delivering the refinery despite the challenges faced.
The PHRC rehabilitation project is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) project aimed at restoring the refinery to full functionality and renewal.
The project has achieved over 16 million man-hours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI), a significant milestone in the project’s execution.
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 successful restreaming of the PHRC is a significant step towards achieving energy independence and reducing the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products.
The project’s completion is also expected to have a positive impact on the economy, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.
As the NNPC Ltd continues to work towards completing the rehabilitation of the other refineries, Nigerians can expect a significant improvement in the availability of petroleum products and a reduction in the cost of fuel.
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