Western Africa
Controversy in Nigeria Over Plans to Rehabilitate Port Harcourt Refinery
While some Oil & Gas experts support the Nigerian Government’s plans to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery, others have expressed concerns over the huge funds that are to be spent on this endeavor.
In March this year, the Nigerian Federal Government approved US$1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt oil refinery, and awarded an EPC contract for the rehabilitation works to Italian contractor Tecnimont.
According to a statement credited to Nigeria's Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva, the refinery rehabilitation project will be completed in three
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