Full List: Dangote, Port Harcourt, 7 Other Fully Operational Refineries In Nigeria

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced on November 26 that the Port Harcourt Refinery has officially resumed operations.

NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, shared the milestone with The Nation, highlighting the significance of this achievement for Nigeria’s energy sector.

Soneye stated: “A Historic Milestone: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations.

“Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing.

“This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation.

“Hearty congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the exceptional leadership of GCEO Mele Kyari for their unwavering commitment to this transformative project. Together, we are reshaping Nigeria’s energy future!”

Here are nine refineries that are now fully operational in Nigeria:

1. Edo Refinery and PetroChemical Company: A subsidiary of AIPCC Energy, this refinery operates in two phases with capacities of 1,000 BPSD and 5,000 BPSD. It is fully functional and operational.

2. Duport Midstream: Located in Edo State, this 2,500 BPD refinery was completed in 2022 and began production in 2023.

3. Walter Smith Refinery: Situated in Imo State, this 5,000 BPD refinery began operations in 2020. Plans are in place to expand its capacity to 50,000 BPD in the near future.

4. OPAC Refinery, Delta State: A modular refinery in Kwale, Delta State, with a capacity of 10,000 BPD, which was completed in 2021. It is part of efforts to boost local crude oil refining.

5. Niger Delta Petroleum Refinery (Aradel): Initially commissioned in 2010 with a 1,000 BPD AGO topping plant, this modular refinery now operates with three trains and a daily capacity of 11,000 BPD. It produces various refined products, including automotive gas oil and marine diesel oil.

6. Old Port Harcourt Refinery: First commissioned in 1965 with a refining capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, this refinery began repairs in 2021 by Tecnimont SPA, an Italian company. In December of the same year, the refinery reached mechanical completion and flare startup.

7. Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC): Commissioned in 1978 with a capacity of 125,000 BPD, WRPC has faced declining production over the years. In 2021, the federal government awarded a $897 million contract to Saipem SPA to repair the refinery.

8. New Port Harcourt Refinery: Commissioned in 1985 at a cost of $850 million, this refinery has a daily capacity of 150,000 barrels. Its commissioning boosted Nigeria’s total refining capacity to 210,000 barrels per day.

9. Dangote Refinery: Located in Lekki, Lagos State, the Dangote Refinery is the largest in Nigeria with a capacity of 650,000 BPD. At a cost of $19 billion, it began refining operations in late December 2023, and products began reaching both local and international markets by May 2024.

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