The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the Kaduna Refinery project has reached 81% overall completion.
This was made known by the Chief Executive Officer of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed during an event on Tuesday.
According to him, the initiative is aimed at not just reducing fuel imports but also protecting the economy from the frequent fluctuations of global crude oil prices.
“Kaduna Refinery’s overall progress is 81.1% and we have broken it down into work packages. One thing that is peculiar about Kaduna Refinery is that even if the refinery reaches 100% completion, we also have to consider the state of the pipeline. So, obviously, that is another major project,” he stated.
Ahmed added that the development aligns with the Authority’s strategic focus on strengthening domestic refining capabilities, which is seen as critical to achieving long-term energy stability in Nigeria.
He noted that the authority continues to oversee and support both modular and large-scale refinery projects across the country.
The Chief Executive Officer also highlighted that the Kaduna refinery is one of several key assets being restored, alongside the Warri and Port Harcourt, along with private plants like the Dangote Refinery, which is increasing production.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the Kaduna Refinery project has reached 81% overall completion.
This was made known by the Chief Executive Officer of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed during an event on Tuesday.
According to him, the initiative is aimed at not just reducing fuel imports but also protecting the economy from the frequent fluctuations of global crude oil prices.
“Kaduna Refinery’s overall progress is 81.1% and we have broken it down into work packages. One thing that is peculiar about Kaduna Refinery is that even if the refinery reaches 100% completion, we also have to consider the state of the pipeline. So, obviously, that is another major project,” he stated.
Ahmed added that the development aligns with the Authority’s strategic focus on strengthening domestic refining capabilities, which is seen as critical to achieving long-term energy stability in Nigeria.
(Nairametrics)
