A fire outbreak has hit a section of the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State, it was gathered on Wednesday.
The National President of Petroleum Retailers Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, confirmed this on Wednesday.
According to him, the fire was contained in less than 5 minutes after it broke out.
“Yes, it is true that there was a fire outbreak in the Port Harcourt refinery, but it was contained in 5 minutes,” Gillis-Gillishe said
NNPC Reacts
No Explosion at PHRC, NNPC Clarifies
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.
There is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment.
NNPC Ltd. urges the media and the public to disregard any reports suggesting an explosion at the refinery, as they are entirely false.
Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
19th March, 2025
