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PH Refinery Operational, But’ll Not Reduce Petrol Price – PENGASSAN
Amidst speculations regarding the functionality of the 60,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt refinery, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed that it is currently producing various refined petroleum products, which include diesel, kerosene, and petrol.
National President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, who disclosed this during the association’s National Executive Council Meeting held yesterday in Abuja, the disclosure is to debunk any rumour that the refinery is not operational.
Osifo reassured attendees at the meeting that the facility is indeed operational, but that additional maintenance is still needed for it to function optimally.
Osifo also clarified that the refinery’s operations would not lead to a reduction in petrol prices, saying that the current value of the naira against foreign currency plays a significant role in determining the price of refined products.
“The confirmation I have today is that the refinery is working. However, I need to explain the refining process. First, we appreciate Nigerians for holding the government accountable, as we must ensure the workability of our assets. We cannot just accept everything the government tells us; we must verify it.
“We are also pleased with the media’s efforts to keep the government accountable regarding the refinery’s progress. We conducted checks with our members working there. The fractional distillation unit, commonly known as the CDU, processes crude oil by heating it at different temperatures to produce various products”, Osifo explained.
According to him, while the Port Harcourt refinery prouces diesel, kerosene, and naphtha, the refining process for petrol is still incomplete. Maintenance is ongoing, and naphtha is currently being blended with other materials to produce petrol, but the unit that produces reformate, a key ingredient, is still being finished.
He emphasised that the operation of the refinery will create jobs and boost the economy, but will not reduce the cost of petroleum products due to the weak naira.
“The greatest challenge is the weakness of our currency. With the naira trading at 1 dollar to 1,700 naira, the cost of goods, including petroleum products, will remain high”, Osifo explained.
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