The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Tuesday, fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC).
The re-streaming signaled the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.
On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products which included Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene, while other product slates will be dispatched as well.
The NNPCL Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, spoke during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the refinery in Port Harcourt.
He described the commencement of the loading activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria, noting that it signified a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.
The NNPCL GCEO particularly thanked President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project and for his persistence to ensure energy security for the country.
Kyari also expressed deep appreciation to the NNPCL Board of Directors and the entire staff for their support and commitment, which he said crystallised into the streaming of the refinery.
The NNPCL GCEO also commended the contractors for doing a great job in ensuring that the refinery is delivered despite all challenges.
He further thanked Nigerians for their patience and for the legitimate expectations on the company to deliver on the other refineries.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed, congratulated NNPCL for the milestone.
He also gave an assurance of the continued support of NMDPRA towards the completion of rehabilitation work at the other refineries.
“The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) rehabilitation project is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) project that is aimed at restoring the refinery to full functionality and renewal.
“It has achieved over 16 million man hours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI),” NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer,
Olufemi Soneye, stated in a release on Tuesday.
