NNPC Refutes Claims on Port Harcourt Refinery Operations: Setting the Record Straight
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed allegations made by Timothy Mgbere, Secretary of the Alesa Community Stakeholders, concerning the recent resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery.
Mgbere, during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, alleged that the refinery’s truck-out operations involved petroleum products from old stock rather than newly refined products. He further insinuated that the refinery’s activities were misleading and lacking transparency.
In response, NNPC Ltd, through its Spokesperson Olufemi Soneye, issued a statement on Friday describing Mgbere’s assertions as a “crass display of ignorance” and providing detailed clarifications to dispel the misinformation.
Addressing the Allegations: Fact vs. Fiction
22. Production Capacity Clarified
Another claim by Mgbere suggested that the refinery was producing 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd), a figure grossly misaligned with reality.
NNPC clarified that:
- The nameplate capacity of the Port Harcourt Refinery is 60,000 barrels per day (bpd).
- Currently, the refinery is operating at 90% throughput, which translates to the production of various refined products, including:
- 1.4 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) (derived from Naptha).
- Other products such as diesel and kerosene are also being refined.
“This operational capacity demonstrates significant progress and aligns with the strategic goal of meeting local demand and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products,” the statement added.
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