The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a scheduled shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), effective from May 24, 2025.
In a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, the NNPC said the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment intended to ensure the optimal performance of the facility.
The statement read: “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.”
The company further stated that additional updates would be provided regularly via its official website, media platforms, and public announcements.
This will not be the first time the refinery has been shut down. Operations were similarly halted in December 2024, shortly after resuming following a $1.5 billion rehabilitation project.
