Nigeria’s Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed crude oil processing after several delays. Operating at 60% capacity, it now processes 60,000 barrels of crude daily. With a total capacity of 250,000 barrels per day, the refinery’s reopening signals progress in Nigeria’s efforts to enhance domestic oil production.
The Port Harcourt Refinery, a key asset of Nigeria's oil industry, has officially resumed crude oil processing. This development was confirmed by Olufemi Soneye, spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Tuesday. The refinery is currently operating at 60 percent capacity, processing approximately 60,000 barrels of crude oil daily.
The Port Harcourt Refinery, with a total capacity of 250,000 barrels per day, has long been at the center of numerous efforts to boost Nigeria’s domestic refining capabilities. Its resumption of production comes after a series of delays and missed deadlines, frustrating many who have followed the progress of its rehabilitation.
While the refinery is starting with a limited production capacity, the move is seen as an important step toward reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported refined petroleum products. The resumption is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s energy supply and provide much-needed jobs in the region.
Though challenges remain in fully restoring the refinery to its full potential, the resumption of operations marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's ongoing efforts to strengthen its oil sector and improve the self-sufficiency of its energy infrastructure.
