Warri Refinery Undergoes Maintenance, NNPC Denies Fire Outbreak

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed that its Warri refinery section in Delta State is currently undergoing routine maintenance. This comes less than 35 days after the refinery resumed operations.

The maintenance, which began on January 25, 2025, is being carried out on select equipment in Area 1 of the refinery. NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, stated that the maintenance is necessary to ensure the production of high-quality finished and intermediate products, particularly Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Kerosene.

Soneye also denied reports of a fire outbreak at the refinery, stating that the reports are false. He assured that the maintenance is progressing as planned and that the refinery will be back in operation within the next few days.

Despite the ongoing maintenance, NNPC has maintained an average AGO loading of eight trucks per day, ensuring a sufficient supply to sustain ongoing truck load-out operations. The company remains committed to ensuring an uninterrupted product supply and appreciates the patience and cooperation of all stakeholders as it completes these essential maintenance activities.