NNPCL seeks private operators for Warri, Kaduna refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced plans to engage reputable operations and maintenance companies to manage the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company.

The announcement was made on Friday via the company’s official X handle, stating that the move aims to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of the refineries.

The Warri Refinery, located in Warri, Delta State, was commissioned in 1978 as a complex conversion refinery with a nameplate distillation capacity of 6,250,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTA), or 125,000 barrels per day (bpd). The refinery complex also includes a petrochemical plant, commissioned in 1988, with production capacities of 13,000 MTA of polypropylene and 18,000 MTA of carbon black. Strategically positioned, the Warri refinery supplies petroleum products to the southern and southwestern regions of Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna Refinery was commissioned in 1980 to meet the petroleum needs of Northern Nigeria, with an initial capacity of 50,000 bpd. In 1983, its capacity was expanded to 100,000 bpd by adding a second crude train of 50,000 bpd dedicated to the production of lubricating oils. Further expansions in 1986 increased the capacity of the first crude train to 60,000 bpd, bringing the refinery’s current nameplate capacity to 110,000 bpd.

The tender process for selecting these companies will be a three-stage process: Expression of Interest (EOI), Technical Evaluation, and Commercial Evaluation.

The circular highlights that the process will focus on maximising cost-saving opportunities in consumable procurement, personnel management, and the use of advanced systems like Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Warehousing Management System (WMS).

Eligibility Requirements for Bidding Firms:

Proof of company registration and incorporation issued by the relevant governing body.

A certified true copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) within the last 12 months, along with the CAC’s latest annual return.

Statutory documents indicating the company’s ownership structure, including names of major shareholders and their percentage holdings.

A detailed company profile and a signed letter of application on the company’s official letterhead, including contact details and a verified office address.

A valid Tax Clearance Certificate for the past three years (2021, 2022, and 2023) from the Federal Inland Revenue Service for national companies, or similar documentation for foreign firms.

Financial statements for the last three years (2021, 2022, and 2023).

Assurance of the company’s capacity to undertake and complete the contract within the specified timeframe.