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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for successfully running the revamped Port Harcourt refinery for 180 days non-stop.

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The refinery, which had been dormant for over 20 years, was revamped with a loan secured from Afreximbank and executed by Tecnimont Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Maire Tecnimont Group. It was relaunched for operations in November 2024.

In a statement, PETROAN’s Publicity Secretary, Joseph Obele, commended Tecnimont Nigeria Limited “for their professionalism and expertise in delivering a world-class rehabilitation project.” He also praised the host communities for their cooperation and support during the rehabilitation process.

“The refinery, which was commissioned in October 2024, has been running continuously for 180 days, up to March, a remarkable feat that underscores the effectiveness of the rehabilitation project,” PETROAN said in a statement

PETROAN noted that its members are currently loading diesel and kerosene from the refinery, while NNPCL retail marketers are loading Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). “This development has not only ensured a steady supply of petroleum products but has also helped to eliminate the circulation of fake kerosene and diesel in the market,” the statement added.

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PETROAN also lauded the managing director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Ibrahim Onoja, for his dedication to ensuring the successful rehabilitation and operation of the refinery.

Furthermore, PETROAN expressed special appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for making funds available for the rehabilitation of the refinery. The association also commended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri; the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari; and the Managing Director of NNPC Retail Ltd, Hubb Stockman, for their roles in the project’s success.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority was also recognized for its regulatory oversight and support in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the refinery

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