The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is giving its refineries a major facelift. The 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and the Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul to meet world-class standards. This move comes after former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed doubts about the operational status of the rehabilitated Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. Obasanjo cited advice from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), which questioned the viability of the Port Harcourt Refinery due to alleged corruption.
However, NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, reassured that the rehabilitation of the refineries is a notable achievement. He emphasized that the revamping exceeds traditional Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) and represents a full revamp to meet global standards. Soneye also invited Obasanjo to visit the rehabilitated refineries and see the progress for himself. This overhaul is part of NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to restoring and maintaining the refineries for sustainable operations.
“We extend an invitation to our esteemed former president to join us in this historic journey. “His wisdom and experience are invaluable, and we deeply appreciate his insights and guidance, which will always be welcomed and cherished. “We hold President Olusegun Obasanjo in the highest regard as a respected statesman who has made significant contributions to the growth and progress of Nigeria. “His dedication to national development and his right to speak on matters of national importance are both deeply respected,” Soneye stated.
Source: https://nairametrics.com
