NNPC Announces Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown, Cites Maintenance Reason
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Saturday, announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), set to begin on May 24, 2025.
OTN News further reports that the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, who announced this new development in a statement released, disclosed that the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at ensuring optimal performance of the facility.
According to the statement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown.
“This scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence on May 24,2025.
“We are working closely with all relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to ensure the maintenance and assessment activities are carried out efficiently and transparently.
“NNPC Ltd remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security.” he stated.
The company, however, added that further updates will be provided regularly via its official channels, including its website, media platforms, and public statements.
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