Ezekiel Awojide, Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has shut down the Port Harcourt Refining Company with effect from today, May 24, 2025.
A statement by the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, said the action was to enable the troubled refinery to undergo maintenance.
Soneye stated that the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at ensuring optimal performance of the facility.
He said that further updates about the development will be provided regularly through official channels.
He, however, did not explain why the refinery would commence work.
The statement reads, “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown.
“This scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence on May 24, 2025.
“We are working closely with all relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to ensure the maintenance and assessment activities are carried out efficiently and transparently.
“NNPC Ltd remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security.”
