NNPC Uncovers 55 Illegal Refineries in One Week, Lists Crude Oil Theft Hotspots

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has intensified efforts to combat crude oil theft, uncovering 55 illegal refineries and 29 illegal pipeline connections within a single week across the Niger Delta region. This significant breakthrough was highlighted in a video documentary shared on the company’s official YouTube channel. Key Findings: Oil Theft in the […]

Warri Refinery Resumes Operations Ahead of Schedule

Warri Refinery, with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has resumed operations ahead of schedule, marking a major step in Nigeria’s refining sector. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed the resumption of operations at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), which boasts a refining capacity of 125,000 barrels per day. […]

Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Operations Again: $1.5 Billion Rehabilitation Under Scrutiny

Fresh details emerge as the Port Harcourt Refinery ceases operations weeks after reopening. Allegations of unrefined stock, halted petrol lifting, and equipment failure raise questions about the $1.5 billion rehabilitation project. Port Harcourt Refinery Suspends Operations, Casting Doubt on $1.5 Billion Rehabilitation The Port Harcourt Refinery, which recently reopened after a highly publicized $1.5 billion […]

Nigerian Army Dismantles Illegal Refineries and Seizes Stolen Diesel

In a decisive effort to combat oil theft and protect Nigeria’s resources, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled 19 illegal refining sites and confiscated over 170,000 litres of stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a series of operations across the Niger Delta. Collaborative Crackdown Between December 2 and 8, 2024, troops from the Nigerian Army’s […]