UPDATED: No specific date for Kaduna refinery’s fix – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said there is no specific date for the ongoing Quick Fix Project for the Kaduna refinery.

Managing Director of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC), Dr. Mustafa Sugungun, had scheduled completion of project for the end of 2024.

 Recall that awarded a $741m contract to South Korea’s Daewoo Engineering & Construction to rehabilitate the Kaduna Refinery.

Under the quick-fix repair contract, the firm will be responsible for restoring production at the 110,000 barrels-a-day facility to at least 60 per cent of its capacity by the end of 2024.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the renovated Rido Community Primary School and a solar-powered borehole in Maraban Rido, Kaduna State, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, he emphasised the company’s commitment to improving the living standards of its host communities.

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 The MD, who was represented by the Manager Operations, Mr. Emmanuel Ajiboye noted that the success of the Quick Fix Project will bring immense economic benefits, job opportunities, boost petty trading, and fostering other local businesses.

He said, the school renovation aims to provide a conducive learning environment for pupils and teachers, while the borehole is expected to address water scarcity in the community while reaffirming KRPC’s dedication to sustainable development through initiatives like youth empowerment, rural electrification, periodic medical outreach, and other community-focused programs.

He urged the Rido community to support the ongoing Quick Fix Project, noting that its success would further strengthen the relationship between KRPC and its host communities.

But responding, Femi Soneye, spokesman of NNPCL, said, “We have noted a report claiming that our staff indicated the completion date for the KRPC Quick Fix Projects as December 2024. We wish to clarify that the project is progressing steadily in accordance with the contractually defined scope of work. The planned completion date will depend on the successful completion of this scope and any additional work arising from third-party inspections of critical equipment. Once a definitive completion date is determined, it will be communicated accordingly.”