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NNPCL debunks reports of explosion at Warri refinery, says routine maintenance in progress
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has dismissed reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), Delta State.
A statement by Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., on Friday, debunked reports, insisting the reports were completely false.
According to Soneye, on Jan. 25, 2025, operations at WRPC Area One were intentionally curtailed to carry out necessary intervention works on select equipment, including field instruments that were impacting sustainable and steady operations.
He further stated that, “These intervention works are essential to ensure the production of on specification finished and intermediate products, particularly Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Kerosene (Kero).
“The routine maintenance is progressing as planned, and Area One will be back in operation within the next few days.
“In spite of ongoing interventions, over the past 11 days, AGO loading has been maintained at an average of eight trucks per day, with a sufficient supply available to sustain ongoing truck load-out operations.”
He assured that the NNPC Ltd. remained committed to ensuring uninterrupted product supply and appreciates the patience and cooperation of all stakeholders towards completing these essential maintenance activities.
