- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has allayed concern over fire incident reported at the Port Harcourt refinery.
In what was described as a minor incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Femi Soneye, NNPC maintained that the Port Harcourt refinery is fully operational.
The company assured the public that all sections of the recently rehabilitated plant are in full operation.
“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that despite a minor incident at a section of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) earlier today, the plant remains operational and continues to produce on-spec refined petroleum products.
“NNPC Ltd assures the public that there is no cause for concern, as all sections of the recently rehabilitated plant are in full operation.” The statement read.