The full list of nine operational refineries in Nigeria
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially begun crude oil processing at the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Femi Soneye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, as reported by Vanguard.
Soneye revealed that the refinery is initially operating at 60% capacity, processing 60,000 barrels per day (bpd). He described this development as a landmark achievement for Nigeria, marking the start of a new chapter for the country’s energy sector and its quest for economic growth and energy independence.
He also extended congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mele Kyari for their commitment to the project. “Together, we are reshaping Nigeria’s energy future,” Soneye said.
Additionally, Soneye confirmed that truck loading operations would begin on the same day, and that efforts are underway to bring the Warri Refinery back online in the near future.
In related news, here are nine operational refineries in Nigeria:
- Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company: A fully operational refinery with a combined capacity of 6,000 bpd, owned by AIPCC Energy.
- Duport Midstream: A 2,500-bpd refinery in Edo State, completed in 2022 and fully operational by 2023.
- Walter Smith Refinery: Located in Imo State, this refinery has a capacity of 5,000 bpd and began operations in 2020, with plans for expansion to 50,000 bpd.
- OPAC Refinery: A modular refinery in Kwale, Delta State, with a capacity of 10,000 bpd, operational since 2021.
- Niger Delta Petroleum Refinery (Aradel): A modular refinery with a capacity of 11,000 bpd, producing various refined products such as Automotive Gas Oil and Marine Diesel Oil.
- Old Port-Harcourt Refinery: Built in 1965, this refinery has a capacity of 60,000 bpd. It has undergone repairs since 2021, with a mechanical completion and flare startup reported in December 2023.
- Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC): This refinery, with a capacity of 125,000 bpd, was commissioned in 1978. Despite declining production, it is set for repairs with a $897 million investment.
- New Port-Harcourt Refinery: Commissioned in 1985, it has a capacity of 150,000 bpd, raising the total capacity of the Port Harcourt facilities to 210,000 bpd.
- Dangote Refinery: Located in Lekki, Lagos, this massive 650,000-bpd refinery began operations in December 2023 and started supplying products in May 2024. With a $19 billion investment, it is one of the largest refineries in the world.
