Warri refinery now working at 60 percent capacity, says Tinubu
The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday disclosed that the public oil refinery in Warri, Delta State, is now working at 60 per cent capacity after several years of not producing any oil, adding that the reopening of the refinery was a remarkable achievement
Penpushing reports that made this known in a message congratulating the state-owned oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), emphasizing that the reopening of the refinery was has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration.
‘Today, the Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks after NNPC Limited restarted the 60,000 Barrels per day at the Port Harcourt Refinery in November. WRPC will focus on producing and storing critical products, including Straight Run Kerosene (SRK), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and heavy and light Naphtha’, he stated
Penpushing further reports that Tinubu pointed out with confidence that with the 125,000 (bpd) Warri Refinery now operating at 60% capacity, his administration’s comprehensive plan to ensure energy efficiency and security is entirely on course.
The President praised the Mele Kyari-led management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for working hard to restore Nigeria’s glory and pride as a major oil-producing country.
‘The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians. This will further strengthen the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a greater and better future that we promised’, he added.
‘This development is a remarkable way to end the year following the feat recorded earlier with the old Port Harcourt Refinery. I am equally happy that NNPC Limited is implementing my directive to restore all four refineries to good working condition. I congratulate Mele Kyari and his team at NNPCL for working hard to restore our national pride and make Nigeria a hub for crude oil refining in Africa’, Tinubu said.
Penpushing also reports that the President, however, enjoined Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), to accelerate repair work on Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 (bpd) second refinery in Port Harcourt to consolidate Nigeria’s position as a global energy provider.
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