The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, earlier today, Tuesday November 26, announced that it has begun truck-loading of petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene.
The company, in a press statement on its X handle, explained that other product slates will be dispatched as well, noting that the re-streaming of Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, signals the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.
The statement, credited to Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, noted inter-alia: “Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mr. 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 Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project and for his persistence to ensure energy security for the country.
“Kyari also expressed deep appreciation to the NNPC Ltd. Board of Directors and the entire staff for their support and commitment, which crystallized 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 Group CEO of NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari, during the brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at PHRC
“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).”
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Josephine Ojevwe Ughweri
Librarian cum OIl and Gas Correspondent of Fresh Angle International Newspaper. I am a graduate of Library and Information Science, while I have undergone training in Advance Writing and Reportorial Skills.
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