The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) yesterday opened a bid to privatise the operation of its Port Harcourt Petroleum Refinery.
In an Expression of Interest (EO), available on its website, the company said the decision was to ensure reliability and sustainability.
“The NNPC Limited is seeking to engage reputable and credible Operations & Maintenance (O&M) companies to operate and maintain one of its refineries, Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), to ensure reliability and sustainability towards meeting the nation’s fuel supply and energy security obligations,” it stated.
The bid closes on January 29, while documents should be submitted electronically by February 26.
The would-be operator, said NNPCL, is expected to state the current percentage of its management and total workforce who are Nigerian nationals.
NNPCL had on December 15 announced the mechanical completion of the refinery rehabilitation.
