Only Flare incident, No explosion at Port Harcourt Refinery – NNPC

Port Harcourt Refinery

Only flare incident, no explosion at Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that what occurred was a flare incident, which has since been fully contained.

He also revealed that there is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment as a result of the flare.

“NNPC Ltd. urges the media and the public to disregard any reports suggesting an explosion at the refinery, as they are entirely false,” he said.