NNPCL Announces Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown

In a twist of events on Saturday, 26th of May, 2025, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) announced a shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC).

According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye in statement, this is a scheduled maintenance shutdown.

He stated that the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at ensuring optimal performance of the facility.

Soneye said further updates about the development will be provided regularly through official channels.

According to the statement : “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown.

“This scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence on May 24,2025.

“We are working closely with all relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to ensure the maintenance and assessment activities are carried out efficiently and transparently.

“NNPC Ltd remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security.”