By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained the causes of the fire outbreak at the Port Harcourt Refinery.
NatureNews recall that the fire occured on Saturday morning.
According to a source, “there was a minor damage because the fire was immediately contained. So no loss of lives or property.”
In a statement from the corporation, the incident, which was contained in less than two hours was caused by a spark while a 33,000 litre truck was discharging naphtha into a tank at the PHRC.
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The management of the refinery led by the Managing Director, who was at the scene supervising the operation, immediately mobilized the safety structure at the PHRC and with support from the Federal Fire service, successfully brought the fire under control.
“The management of the PHRC wishes to reassure Nigerians resident in the neighbourhood of the facility that they have no cause to worry about the incident; and to also affirm that the safety of life and of property is at the top of its priority list.
The incident affected only the discharging truck and the pump bay. No other property was damaged.
The management and staff of the PHRC hereby extends its profound appreciations to all those that contributed in bringing a speedy end to the incidence; while wishing all Nigerians a very happy and fulfilling New Year 2022,” the statement added.
The Port Harcourt refinery which is currently undergoing repairs gulping $2.5billion dollars is the first and largest refinery in the country built in 1965.
