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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogra praised Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for his leadership in reviving the refinery.
He noted that while the Warri Refinery Area I Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) resumed operations at 12:25 pm on Saturday, the commissioning process, including the load-out of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) from the refinery’s loading bay, was completed on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Currently operating at 60% capacity, the 125,000 barrels-per-day refinery is producing key petroleum products, including Straight Run Kerosene (SRK), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Low Pour Fuel Oil, and Heavy & Light Naphtha.
It is also set to produce 166,000 liters of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) daily, 1.8 million liters of SRK (equivalent to 40 trucks daily), and 3.1 million liters of AGO (equivalent to 70 trucks daily.
Ogra highlighted that the refinery’s operations would enhance the production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), ensuring a consistent supply of petroleum products and bolstering Nigeria’s energy security.
He also commended the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for its regulatory efficiency and continued support to stakeholders in the energy sector.
The revival of the Warri Refinery marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen local refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported fuel.
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