NNPC counters fake news, says PH refinery producing at 70% capacityThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has countered claims that the Port Harcourt refinery is not producing products, saying it is currently operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to ramp up to 90%.
In a statement on Tuesday, signed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the company listed the Refinery’s daily output to include Straight-Run Gasoline (Naphtha): Blended into 1.4 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS or petrol); Kerosene: 900,000 liters; Automotive Gas Oil (AGO or Diesel): 1.5 million liters; Low Pour Fuel Oil (LPFO): 2.1 million liters; and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): Additional volumes.
“It is worth noting that the refinery incorporates crack C5, a blending component from our sister company, Indorama Petrochemicals (formerly Eleme Petrochemicals), to produce gasoline that meets required specifications. Blending is a standard practice in refineries globally, as no single unit can produce gasoline that fully complies with any country’s standards without such processes.
“Additionally, we have made substantial progress on the new Port Harcourt Refinery, which will begin operations soon without prior announcements,” the statement read.
NNPC Ltd express heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery.
It pointed out that the achievement marks a significant step forward after years of operational challenges and underperformance.
The company urged Nigerians to focus on the remarkable achievements being realised under the able and progressive leadership of President Bola Tinubu and to support efforts aimed at delivering more dividends to the nation. Malicious attacks on clear progress only undermine the significant strides made by NNPC Ltd and the country.
“Let us move forward together in building a stronger and more self-sufficient energy sector,” it added.
