The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has announced the successful completion of the supply of 475,000 barrels of crude oil to the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC).
In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to enhancing domestic refining capacity and ensuring the availability of petroleum products within the country, SPDC facilitated this supply through its Bonny Oil & Gas Terminal.
Abimbola Essien-Nelson, Shell Nigeria’s Media Relations Manager, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the supply resumed last week following a hiatus of over five years due to rehabilitation and integrity activities on the supply pipeline from Bonny Oil & Gas Terminal to the Port Harcourt refinery.
Dr. Osagie Okunbor, Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director of SPDC, commended the collaborative efforts between BOGT and PHRC teams in making the project successful. He emphasized the significance of this milestone in ensuring a steady supply of petroleum products to the Nigerian market.
Future supplies from BOGT to the refinery will be guided by market demand, according to Okunbor.
Osita Nnajiofor, Bonny Terminal Installation Manager, highlighted the thorough preparations undertaken by project teams to ensure the integrity of relevant pipelines and refinery export pumps. He emphasized the successful completion of the refinery supply with utmost regard for safety and environmental considerations.
The recommencement of crude oil supply from BOGT to PHRC is seen as a significant achievement that aligns with the Federal Government’s objectives of steady petroleum product supply and broader economic benefits.
It’s worth noting that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently announced plans to hand over the rehabilitated Port Harcourt refinery to private operators, indicating ongoing efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s refining sector.
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