The Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Company (KDPRC) has surpassed 60% mechanical completion, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed.
NNPCL Executive Vice President (Downstream), Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this development on Monday in Abuja during the NNPCL Workshop/Engagement session with Kannywood artistes.
He stated that the state-owned oil company works tirelessly to ensure the refinery becomes operational this year. Additionally, NNPCL is making progress on pipeline infrastructure using its in-house capacity.
“Kaduna, In Sha Allah, should come on stream this year. We are working tirelessly on the pipelines. We are doing an in-house project and have achieved more than 60% mechanical completion,” Abdullahi said.
Providing updates on the company’s broader refinery revitalization efforts, he emphasized that all three refineries—Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna—fall under his direct supervision. He noted that significant progress has been made, with the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries undergoing successful revamps.
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“And by God’s grace, this year, we will deliver Port Harcourt Refinery,” he added.
Abdullahi also urged Nigerians to prepare for the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of NNPCL, highlighting it as a major investment opportunity.
“For all Nigerians, there is an opportunity. Very soon, we will go public. Put some money aside so you can invest in oil and gas,” he advised.
NNPCL’s refinery rehabilitation efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance domestic refining capacity and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.
