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Warri Refinery: Diesel, Kerosene Loaded As Petrol Awaits February Launch
- Warri Refinery has resumed operations, loading diesel and kerosene.
- Petrol production is expected to begin by February, say marketers.
- Only one of the refinery’s three units is currently functional.
Oil marketers have begun loading Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and kerosene from the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), which resumed operations on December 30, 2024, following rehabilitation by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Harry Okenini, confirmed that the refinery is functional, though not yet operating at full capacity.
He noted that while diesel and kerosene are currently being loaded, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production has not commenced.
“Currently, there’s no production of PMS, but we hope it will start soon. For now, the refinery is loading AGO and DPK. We expect cooking gas, PMS, and other products to be available by February,” Okenini said.
Similarly, the National Chairman of the Surface Tank and Kerosene Peddlers under NUPENG, Israel Omokere, stated, “The refinery is operational, but only diesel and kerosene are being loaded at the moment. We are hopeful that PMS will be available soon.”
Findings at the WRPC complex revealed limited truck activity compared to its peak operational days. Only one of the refinery’s three units is functional, producing diesel, kerosene, and gas.
A source disclosed, “If the second unit is activated, it can produce PMS. The third unit, which is the largest and most complex, is not operational yet.”
At full capacity, the refinery can load over 100 trucks daily, but currently, about 50 trucks are being loaded. Industry sources indicated that more work is required from the Federal Government and NNPCL to ensure full production.
During a visit, journalists were denied permission to take photographs of the premises, and observations revealed minimal activity at the main entrance, contrasting with the bustling operations of its prime years.
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Stakeholders remain optimistic about the refinery’s future contributions to Nigeria’s fuel supply as efforts to restore full capacity continue.
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