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NNPC Debunks Plans To Increase Petrol Price …As Works Begin On PH Refinery
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday distanced itself from the news making rounds that the corporation will increase the official pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, from N162 in July.
Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari, who made this known during a programme on Channels Television said that NNPC did not have a plan to increase the pump price anytime soon.
Kyari, however, noted that engagements were still ongoing with the organised labour to arrive at the appropriate price of the petroleum product, stating that until both parties arrive at a conclusion, the current price remains.
Speaking further, he added that President Muhammadu Buhari instructed the corporation not to make petrol price out of reach of Nigerians, “especially at this moment”.
He said, “What this means, however, is that we are taking out cash that could have been used for other things to pay under-recovery.”
He revealed that Dangote Refinery being constructed in Lagos State would commence operation this year.
In another development, the NNPC has said that Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), contractor for the Port Harcourt Refining Company, is already on site.
Chief Operating Officer, Refineries and Petrochemicals, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mustapha Yakubu, made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja, on Monday.
“As you know we have signed the EPC for the Port Harcourt refineries and we have also had a technical starting meeting which signalled the beginning of the project.
“As we speak, the EPC contractor is on site, mobilised fully and working with our project management group. They (officials) have commenced all the activities.
“I am told that they have fully set up their site offices and have mobilised some of their staff members to Port Harcourt refineries.
“So, work has started and by now they should have started the engineering work and soon will proceed to the main activities,’’ he said
He said that the corporation was working hard to get the Warri and Kaduna Refineries on board, adding that the evaluation process was completed and more work and processes were still on to get them ready for rehabilitation.
“We are confident that we will get then done well,’’ he said
The Tide recalls that the NNPC on April 6, signed the EPC contract with Maire Tecnimont SPA, an Italian company, for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC).
The inaugural meeting on the signaling of the take-off of the project took place at the Port Harcourt Refinery on May 6.
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