The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a planned maintenance shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), set to commence on May 24, 2025.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, the company explained that the shutdown is part of a scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment to ensure optimal performance of the facility.
“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,” the statement read.
“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 emphasized that the move reflects its continued commitment to sustainable energy security for Nigeria.
The company also assured the public that further updates will be provided regularly through official channels, including its website and media platforms.
This development comes months after a similar shutdown in December 2024, shortly after the refinery resumed operations following a $1.5 billion rehabilitation project.
