Revival Begins: Nigeria's Warri Refinery Restarts After a Decade

Nigeria's Warri oil refinery has resumed operations after nearly a decade of inactivity. The government has made promises to revitalize its neglected refineries. Currently, Warri's 125,000 bpd capacity operates at 60%. Efforts to restore all four major state-owned refineries are underway, alongside a new private mega-refinery.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-12-2024 21:17 IST | Created: 30-12-2024 21:17 IST
Revival Begins: Nigeria's Warri Refinery Restarts After a Decade

Nigeria has taken a significant step in its efforts to rejuvenate its oil industry by resuming operations at the Warri oil refinery after nearly a decade of shutdowns. This move is part of the government's broader initiative to revive its refineries, which have been plagued by mismanagement and neglect.

The Warri refinery, which has a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, is currently operating at 60% capacity. The facility had been closed since 2015 due to disrepair and crude shortages. Mele Kyari, head of NNPC, confirmed these developments during a facility tour with government officials and journalists.

In addition to the Warri refinery, NNPC has also restarted operations at the Port Harcourt refinery and aims to restore all four major state-run refineries this year. Concurrently, the privately-owned 650,000 bpd Dangote oil refinery in Lagos has also commenced operations, signaling a significant shift in the nation's energy sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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