The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has dismissed recent claims made by Timothy Mgbere, a self-proclaimed ‘community person’, regarding the state of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery.
In a video circulating online, Mgbere alleged that the refinery’s much-publicised resumption of operations and recent Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) truck-out were fabricated.
In a press release issued on Friday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye labelled Mgbere’s assertions as a “crass display of ignorance,” clarifying operational facts to counter the misinformation.
NNPC revealed that the Old and New Port Harcourt Refineries have been seamlessly integrated, operating with shared utilities and a single terminal for product load-outs.
This integration ensures efficiency and operational cohesion, contrary to Mgbere’s claim that the refineries function separately.
The company confirmed that the refinery is operating at 90% of its 60,000 barrels-per-day capacity, producing 1.4 million litres of PMS daily, alongside diesel and kerosene.
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NNPC emphasised that this achievement underscores its commitment to boosting local refining capacity and reducing dependency on fuel imports.
NNPC also countered claims of “old stock” being trucked out, explaining that products from the integrated refineries are loaded from a unified gantry.
Furthermore, Mgbere’s assertion that the refinery produces 1.4 million barrels per day was dismissed as inaccurate, with the company clarifying the correct production figures.
NNPC urged the public to disregard misinformation, stating, “The operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery represent a significant step forward for Nigeria’s energy sector. We remain committed to transparency and delivering results that benefit all Nigerians.”
