NNPC Ltd Commences Dishing Out Truck-Loads Of Products At PH Refinery
NNPC Ltd Commences Dishing Out Truck-Loads Of Products At PH Refinery.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, has began delivery of petroleum products into the market, following the commencement of crude oil processing at its Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC).
A statement by the Company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said on Tuesday, trucks commenced the loading of petroleum products including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene and other product slates.
Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on Tuesday, in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mele Kyari described the commencement of the loadout activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria, which signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.
The 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.
NNPC Ltd Commences Dishing Out Truck-Loads Of Products At PH Refinery.
Kyari also expressed deep appreciation to the NNPC Ltd. Board of Directors and the entire staff for their support and commitment, which crystallised into the streaming of the refinery. He also commended the contractors for doing a great job in ensuring that the refinery is delivered despite all challenges.
The GCEO, 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 the NNPC Ltd. for the milestone and assured of his agency’s continued support towards the completion of rehabilitation work at the other refineries.
The 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 manhours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI).
