Nigeria NNPC Invites Private Firms to Oversee Operations at Warri and Kaduna Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) seeks reputable operations and maintenance companies to manage Warri and Kaduna refineries. The initiative, aiming for efficiency and sustainability, involves a three-stage tender process, with financial requirements including a minimum turnover of $2 billion. Bids are due by September 26, 2024.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is seeking reputable operations and maintenance (O&M) companies to manage the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC). This initiative is aimed at bolstering the efficiency and sustainability of these refineries to secure Nigeria’s fuel supply and energy needs.

NNPC announced this decision via its official X handle, detailing that the O&M contracts will follow a rigorous three-stage tender process, which includes expression of interest (EOI), technical evaluation, and commercial assessment. The chosen firms will be responsible for a broad range of tasks, from production and maintenance planning to environmental management and safety protocols.

The scope of work outlined by NNPC includes both short-term and long-term production planning, execution of operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and turnaround maintenance. The company is focused on ensuring that these refineries operate at optimal levels, with particular attention to the effective management of resources, including manpower and inventory.

Financially, NNPC has set stringent requirements for bidders. Companies must provide audited financial statements for the last four years and demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least USD 2 billion. Interested firms must submit their EOI by September 26, 2024, with the tender process continuing through October.