CITIZENS COMPASS– The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Wednesday, refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State. The company clarified that what occurred was a flare incident, which has since been fully contained.
It said there was no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities and the environment.
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd., Abuja, in a statement, urged the media and public to disregard any reports suggesting an explosion at the refinery, as they are entirely false.
Similarly, it clarified that, “despite a minor incident at a section of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), the plant remains operational and continues to produce on-spec refined petroleum products.
“NNPC Ltd assures the public that there is no cause for concern, as all sections of the recently rehabilitated plant are in full operation.”
