By Victoria Onehi
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has 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.
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd,Olufemi O. Soneye, in a statement said there is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment.
In another statement by Soneye,he said the Port Harcourt Refining Company is fully operational and producing refined products.
He stated:”The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that despite a minor incident at a section of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) earlier today, 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.”
