The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is undertaking significant reforms to enhance production and efficiency at its Warri and Kaduna refineries.
The company has announced a comprehensive strategy that includes implementing new maintenance protocols, stringent compliance measures, and advanced technological solutions.
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, revealed that both short-term and long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services contracts will be initiated for the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC).
These contracts will cover a wide range of operations, such as production and operations planning, execution, and optimization.
They will also include maintenance planning and execution, process and control engineering, quality control, and health and safety measures.
Additional areas addressed will be environmental management, turnaround maintenance, and inventory and warehouse management.
The contracts will follow a rigorous three-stage tender process: Expression of Interest, Technical Evaluation, and Commercial Evaluation, designed to ensure the selection of the most qualified and cost-effective partners.
A significant aspect of the new strategy is the integration of advanced technology solutions. Soneye noted that the O&M contracts will incorporate Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Warehousing Management Systems (WMS) to enhance refining processes and product quality.
These initiatives are expected to boost Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity, reduce dependence on imported products, and strengthen the country’s position in the global energy market.
Success in these areas could lead to increased energy security, job creation, and reduced foreign exchange expenditure on fuel imports.
