Breaking: Presidency says 200 trucks will load petroleum products daily from P/Harcourt refinery

The Presidency has announced that 200 trucks will load petroleum products daily from the Port Harcourt Refinery, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation to the President, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

He confirmed that the refinery’s Old Wing has resumed operations with a production capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

“The Port Harcourt Refinery has two Wings. The Old Refinery comes on stream today with an installed production capacity of 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil. About 200 trucks are expected to load products daily from the refinery, Renewing the Hopes of Nigeria,” he said.

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In another development, President Tinubu hailed the commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery, describing it as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

• He acknowledged the pivotal role played by former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of the country’s refineries and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project.
• Tinubu also commended the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve this milestone.

“President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. 

“The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expresses gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project. 

“Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve this milestone,” the statement read.

Furthermore, he urges  NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled  reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.