Nigeria’s state-run NNPC Ltd has announced the start of a tender process to find operators for the Warri and Kaduna oil refineries, which are set to resume crude processing later this year.
The Warri and Kaduna refineries, which have been upgraded after years of inactivity, have processing capacities of 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 110,000 bpd, respectively.
As Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria aims to engage operators who can ensure the reliability and sustainability of these refineries to support the nation’s fuel supply and energy security. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the country’s dependence on imported refined products.
The Port Harcourt refinery’s tendering process, which began in January, is still ongoing.
These state-owned refineries are expected to complement the 650,000 bpd Dangote refinery, constructed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, near Lagos. The Dangote refinery is currently testing gasoline production, with full operations anticipated by mid-September.