By Ijeoma Wilfred

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has shut down the Port Harcourt Refinery to enable it to undergo a planned maintenance.scheduled to commence May 24,2025.
In a statement signed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the company said the NNPC is working closely with all relevant partners to ensure that the maintenance and assessment activities are carried out efficiently.
It added that “further updates will be provided through official and media platforms.
“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown.
“This scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence on May 24, 2025.
“We are working closely with all relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to ensure that the maintenance and assessment activities are carried out efficiently and transparently.
“NNPC Ltd. remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security for Nigeria.
“Further updates will be provided regularly through our official channels, including our website, media platforms, and public statements.