The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) announced on Saturday that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a scheduled maintenance shutdown starting May 24, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, who explained that the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment to ensure the facility operates at peak performance. He added that further updates on the process will be communicated regularly through official channels. The statement reads: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown. “This scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence on May 24,2025. “We are working closely with all relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to ensure the maintenance and assessment activities are carried out efficiently and transparently. “NNPC Ltd remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security.”