Nigeria's Push to Revamp Oil Refineries

Nigeria's NNPC Ltd has launched a tender for the operation of Warri and Kaduna oil refineries, slated to process crude this year. The refineries, with capacities of 125,000 bpd and 110,000 bpd respectively, are being upgraded to reduce Nigeria's dependence on imported refined products and enhance energy security.

Nigeria's state-owned NNPC Ltd oil company has initiated the tender process for operating the Warri and Kaduna refineries, scheduled to commence crude processing this year.

The refineries are being upgraded after years of inactivity and have capacities of 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 110,000 bpd respectively. As Africa's largest oil producer, Nigeria aims to ensure reliability and sustainability in its fuel supply and energy security, NNPC announced in a public notice on Thursday.

Reviving the mothballed Warri and Kaduna refineries is part of Nigeria's strategy to reduce its dependence on imported refined products. The tendering process for the Port Harcourt oil refinery in the Niger Delta began in January and is ongoing, according to the government.

These state-owned refineries will complement the 650,000 bpd capacity Dangote refinery, constructed by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, near Lagos. The Dangote refinery is currently undergoing test runs for gasoline production, with full operations expected by mid-September.

(With inputs from agencies.)