ARG, HURIWA commend reopening of Port Harcourt refinery
African Refinery Group (ARG) has extended its congratulations to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the restoration of production and resumption of crude oil processing at the Port Harcourt Refinery.
The reopening, which took place on Tuesday, 26 November, marks a significant milestone as the refinery, shut down since 2019, is back o stream. In a statement by its Executive Director of Subsidiaries, Mr Omotayo Adebajo, African Refinery Group expressed pride in its role as one of the four companies granted concessions under a Public-Private Partnership with NNPCL. This collaboration includes the operation of key downstream supply and distribution facilities, such as the newly reopened Port Harcourt Refinery Terminal facilities.
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Adebajo noted that the reopening of the refinery is a landmark achievement, reflecting the unwavering dedication and bold vision of the Tinubu administration, the strategic leadership of the NNPCL Board, and the tireless efforts of NNPCL’s subsidiaries. Special recognition was given to the management and staff of the Port Harcourt Refinery, the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company Limited (NPSC), and NNPC Retail for their exceptional teamwork and commitment to realising this success.
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The African Refinery Group celebrates this historic accomplishment as a beacon of hope for Nigeria’s energy sector, underscoring the power of strategic partnerships and determination in driving the nation’s industrial growth.
ALSO, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, commended NNPCL for resuming operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery, marking a pivotal step in Nigeria’s quest for energy independence and economic growth.
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Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the refinery’s revival as a milestone achieved through NNPCL’s resilience in surmounting challenges associated with the rehabilitation of the 60,000 barrels-per-day capacity refinery.
Onwubiko emphasised that the successful resumption of operations is a testament to the government’s commitment to revitalising the nation’s refining sector despite initial scepticism.
According to him, NNPCL has demonstrated that Nigeria can leverage its resources to address energy needs locally. Onwubiko stated that this achievement underscores the importance of visionary leadership and diligent execution in tackling our refining challenges.
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