NNPC Refutes Explosion at Port Harcourt Refinery, Calls It a Flare Incident

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State, stating that the incident was a minor flare that has been fully contained.

In a statement signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL urged the public to disregard false reports of an explosion, assuring that there was no threat to staff, nearby communities, or the environment.

“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 statement read.

NNPCL emphasized that refinery operations remain stable and under control, warning against the spread of misinformation that could cause unnecessary panic.