The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company will stop for one month starting Saturday, May 24, 2025.
This move is part of a scheduled maintenance routine for the facility.
The shutdown is meant to allow for routine servicing and inspection of the refinery.
NNPC stated that the maintenance is necessary to ensure smooth operations and proper upkeep of the facility.
The company explained that this exercise is not unexpected, as such checks are part of the plan to keep the refinery running safely and reliably in the long term.
NNPC also confirmed that it is working together with other regulatory bodies to carry out the maintenance properly.
One of the main agencies involved is the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, which will help in overseeing the process and ensuring everything goes as planned.
The company said it will continue to inform the public as the maintenance progresses.
Updates will be shared on its website and through other media outlets.
According to NNPC, the decision to carry out the shutdown now was made after thorough planning and is in line with its broader effort to support stable energy supply in the country.
