P’Harcourt refinery begins fuel evacuation again after scaling down operations

P’Harcourt refinery begins fuel evacuation again after scaling down operations

The management of the rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery says it has resumed supply of refined petroleum products after an initial hiccup in its operation.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) last week Tuesday announced that the refinery was fully back in operation trucking out 70 per cent of its installed capacity.
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Two days later, Newstrends and other newspapers reported how the report was punctured and no loading was found taking place at the refinery.
But Managing Director of the refinery, Mr Ibrahim Onoja, addressing newsmen after a facility tour of the refinery on Sunday night, said it had resumed distribution of products, including Premium Motor Spirit, kerosene, and diesel.
He said, ”The refining plant has undergone extensive upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability which had also impacted on production capacity.

”We replaced most of the equipment including pumps installation and cables.

“The plant is running and we are trucking out our products.”

P’Harcourt refinery begins fuel evacuation again after scaling down operations