NNPCL Reacts to Reports Port Harcourt Refinery Produces Only Diesel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has responded to recent reports alleging that the Port Harcourt Refinery is producing only diesel, clarifying that the facility is actively producing multiple petroleum products.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, addressed the claims and emphasized that the refinery, which has been revived to a capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, is currently producing a range of products including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), kerosene, diesel, and low pour fuel oil (LPFO).

Soneye noted that the refinery is operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to increase production to 90%. “For clarity, the Old Port Harcourt Refinery is currently operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to ramp up to 90%,” he said.

The refinery is reportedly producing 1.4 million liters of PMS, 900,000 liters of kerosene, 1.5 million liters of diesel, and 2.1 million liters of LPFO daily. NNPCL emphasized that the facility is actively contributing to meeting Nigeria’s fuel needs, despite some misleading claims.

NNPCL assured the public that it remains committed to sustaining and enhancing the refinery’s operations to further boost the country’s energy production.