Why Port Harcourt refinery was shutdown-NNPC
BY TUNDE OPALANA
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has explained that the announced shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), which begins on Saturday, was to carry out scheduled maintenance.
The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, in a statement Saturday, explained said the shutdown is part of “a broader sustainability assessment to enhance the facility’s performance.”
Soneye said, “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.
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“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.”
While promising that the company will issue further updates, Soneye said, “NNPC Ltd remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security.”
