{"id":11009,"date":"2024-11-26T09:37:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=11009"},"modified":"2024-11-26T09:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:39:14","slug":"nnpc-celebrates-historic-milestone-as-port-harcourt-refinery-begins-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2024\/11\/26\/nnpc-celebrates-historic-milestone-as-port-harcourt-refinery-begins-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"NNPC Celebrates Historic Milestone as Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\">The Port Harcourt Refinery has officially commenced crude oil processing, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria\u2019s energy sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This historic development is expected to drive the country closer to achieving energy independence while boosting economic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 800px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-11009-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7887d4df-e84f-4a99-a99e-3c85e95cf16a.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7887d4df-e84f-4a99-a99e-3c85e95cf16a.mp4\">https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7887d4df-e84f-4a99-a99e-3c85e95cf16a.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In a statement titled <\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u201cA Historic Milestone: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Femi Soneye, celebrated the achievement as a pivotal moment for the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cToday 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,\u201d Soneye said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">He attributed the success of the project to the dedication of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Soneye praised their collective vision and commitment to transforming Nigeria\u2019s energy landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The reopening of the refinery is expected to reduce the country\u2019s reliance on imported petroleum products, lower production costs, and create jobs. It represents a significant step in NNPC\u2019s broader strategy to revitalize Nigeria\u2019s refining capacity and secure energy self-sufficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThis achievement reaffirms our determination to reshape Nigeria\u2019s energy future,\u201d Soneye added, describing the refinery\u2019s launch as a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to sustainable development in the oil and gas sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The Port Harcourt Refinery\u2019s resumption of operations is part of an ongoing effort to modernize and expand Nigeria\u2019s energy infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Port Harcourt Refinery has officially commenced crude oil processing, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria\u2019s energy sector. 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