Nigeria Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPC Ltd) has described as utterly false report that there was an explosion on the Warri Refining
and Petrochemical Firm (WRPC).
In accordance with a press release signed by Chief Company Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi O. Soneye, any report suggesting an explosion on the Warri Refinery is totally false.
“On January 25, 2025, operations at WRPC Space 1 had been deliberately curtailed to hold out vital intervention works on choose gear, together with area devices that had been impacting sustainable and regular operations.
“These intervention works are important to make sure the production on specification completed and intermediate merchandise, notably Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) and Kerosene (Kero).
“The routine upkeep is progressing as deliberate, and Space 1 might be again
in operation inside the subsequent few days.
“Regardless of ongoing interventions, over the previous 11 days, AGO loading has been maintained at a median of eight vans per day, with a enough provide out there to maintain ongoing truck
load-out operations.
“NNPC Ltd stays dedicated to making sure uninterrupted product provide
and appreciates the endurance and cooperation of all stakeholders because it
completes these important upkeep actions,” the assertion learn.