Port Harcourt Refinery Marks 180 Days Of Continuous Operations - Politics
Port Harcourt, Nigeria (The Bureau Newspaper) — Nigeria's Port Harcourt refinery has marked a major milestone with 180 consecutive days of uninterrupted operations, earning applause from oil marketers and industry stakeholders. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) commended the federal government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for successfully rehabilitating the facility, calling it a "remarkable achievement." Joseph Obelea, PETROAN’s Publicity Secretary, praised the stakeholders involved for their "professionalism and expertise" in delivering what he described as a "world-class rehabilitation project." He also acknowledged the cooperation of host communities during the refurbishment process. Obelea confirmed that PETROAN members are now loading diesel and kerosene from the refinery, while NNPCL retail marketers are distributing petrol. "This development has not only ensur...