The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has refuted rumors of an explosion at the Warri refinery.
The company clarified that the refinery is currently loading eight trucks of diesel and kerosene daily, following a deliberate reduction in operations on January 25.
In a statement on Friday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, confirmed that reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) were completely false.
He explained that operations at WRPC Area 1 were intentionally scaled back to carry out necessary repairs on specific equipment, including field instruments, that were affecting steady operations.
These repairs are vital for ensuring the production of high-quality products, particularly Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Kerosene.
Soneye further stated that the routine maintenance was progressing as scheduled, and operations at Area 1 would resume in the coming days.
Despite the ongoing maintenance, AGO loading has been maintained at an average of eight trucks per day for the past 11 days, ensuring a consistent supply for truck loading operations.
Soneye emphasized that NNPCL remains committed to providing an uninterrupted product supply and thanked all stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during this necessary maintenance.
