New Refineries: NNPCL May Cut Crude Supply To Dangote Plant
The Nigerian government is considering reducing its crude oil supply to Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The refinery currently receives 300,000 barrels per day, but this may be lowered unless Nigeria’s oil output increases. This decision is part of the government’s efforts to adjust its naira-for-crude initiative, especially after the recent reopening of the Warri and Port […]
Port Harcourt refinery stops operation again, NNPC keeps mum
The Port Harcourt Refinery, a state-owned facility in Nigeria, has reportedly halted its operations again, just weeks after resuming production. This news comes as a surprise to many, considering the refinery had recently undergone a significant $1.5 billion rehabilitation. According to a member of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), petrol lifting at the refinery stopped […]
Labour Leaders Verify that Port Harcourt Refinery Is Up and Running
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) leaders have officially confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery is now fully operational. This confirmation follows a recent inspection tour of the facility by union representatives. During their visit, the Executive Vice President Downstream of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) informed the […]
Fuel Imports Reach 2.3 Billion Litres Despite Dangote and Port Harcourt Refineries
Nigeria’s fuel imports have surged to 2.3 billion litres between September 11 and December 5, 2024, even though the Dangote and Port Harcourt refineries have begun production. This continued importation has raised questions about Nigeria’s fuel supply strategy. The Dangote Refinery, with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, started operations on September 15, […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Confirms Reducing Operations for Upgrades
The Port Harcourt Refining Company has addressed concerns about its operations, clarifying that it did not completely halt production but rather scaled down its activities for necessary upgrades. Moyi Maidunama, the Executive Director of Operations at Nigerian Pipeline and Storage Company Limited, spoke about the situation during a tour of the refinery led by Managing […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Suspends Operations Again Shortly After Restart, Loading Bay Left Empty
The Port Harcourt Refinery, which recently resumed operations, has once again come to a halt. This latest pause, just days after the excitement of its reopening, has left many Nigerians questioning the refinery’s future. On Friday, a visit to the refinery showed that there was no activity on-site, with workers explaining that the refinery was […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Accused of Distributing Old Stock Instead of Fresh Products
The Port Harcourt Refinery, which recently reopened after years of inactivity, has faced backlash over claims that it is not producing fresh petroleum products. Instead, it is allegedly using old stock stored in its tanks for over three years. Timothy Mgbere, Secretary of the Alesa community stakeholders in Rivers State, made this statement during an […]
Port Harcourt Refinery: Mayor Akpodoro Calls Tinubu a Jinx Breaker
In a remarkable achievement for Nigeria’s oil industry, the Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency. This success has been attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been praised by the Mayor of Urhoboland, His Excellency Eshanekpe Israel, popularly known as Akpodoro. Akpodoro referred […]
Tonye Cole Explains Why Fuel Prices Won’t Drop to N700 at Port Harcourt Refinery
Tonye Cole, a former governorship candidate in Rivers State, has explained why it’s not possible for fuel prices in Nigeria to drop to N700 per litre at this time. Despite recent developments in Nigeria’s oil industry, including the announcement that the Port Harcourt refinery has started refining crude oil, Cole says that several factors are […]
Bayo Onanuga Responds to Obasanjo as Port Harcourt Refinery Starts Operations
The Nigerian government has hit back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo after news broke that the Port Harcourt refinery has started operations, with trucks loading Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the first time. Obasanjo had previously expressed doubts about the possibility of Nigeria’s refineries working under government management. In 2023, he even stated that President […]