African Refiners Applaud Restoration of Port Harcourt Refinery

The African Refinery Group has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the restoration of production and resumption of crude oil processing at the Port Harcourt Refinery Company.

It said the reopening, which took place on November 26, 2024, marked a significant milestone as the refinery, which was shut down in 2019, roars back to life.

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.

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, and NNPC Retail for their exceptional teamwork and commitment to realising this success.

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.