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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that rehabilitation work on the Port Harcourt refinery has surpassed 90% completion.
The facility, operated by the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), comprises two units: an older refinery with a capacity of 60,000 barrels per stream day (bpsd) and a newer one capable of processing 150,000 bpsd, giving it a combined capacity of 210,000 bpsd.
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, shared this update during a visit by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the site in Rivers State.
Represented by Isiyaku Abdullahi, NNPCL’s Executive Vice-President (Downstream), Kyari confirmed that the modernization process aims to transform the refinery into a state-of-the-art facility, aligning it with global standards.
“The ongoing rehabilitation is focused on achieving full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards,” Abdullahi noted.
According to reports from the contractor, Tecnimont SPA, over 90% of the work has been completed, with efforts underway to finalize the project as quickly as possible.
Once operational, the refinery is expected to enhance Nigeria’s capacity to meet domestic demand for petroleum products, reduce imports, and possibly support exports.
“Abdullahi emphasized that a robust technical operations and maintenance team has been established to ensure the facility remains functional and efficient long-term.
“We are replacing outdated components and enhancing processes to maintain optimal performance.
“Additionally, global best practices in operations and monitoring will be implemented to sustain the refinery’s output,” Abdullahi added.
NNPCL expressed confidence that the completion of the project will mark a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s refining capacity and bolstering the country’s energy self-sufficiency.