Warri, Nigeria – A significant milestone has been reached in Nigeria’s efforts to boost domestic fuel production. The Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC), with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has resumed operations.
NNPC Limited CEO, Mele Kyari, announced the news during a recent visit to the facility in Delta State. “This plant is running,” Kyari stated, emphasizing the significance of this achievement after years of inactivity.
The WRPC has commenced operations in stages, with Area 1 currently producing key products such as diesel, kerosene, and naphtha. This initial phase demonstrates the progress made in revitalizing the refinery and aligns with the Nigerian government’s commitment to increasing domestic fuel production. 
The resumption of operations at the Warri refinery follows the recent commencement of crude refining at the Port Harcourt Refinery. These developments mark a significant step towards reducing Nigeria’s reliance on fuel imports and enhancing energy security.
The WRPC, commissioned in 1978, has the capacity to produce 13,000 million tons per annum (MTA) of polypropylene and 18,000 MTA of carbon black.
Its revitalization is a crucial step towards meeting the growing domestic demand for petroleum products and potentially boosting Nigeria’s position as a regional energy supplier.
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