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The Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company Limited (WRPC) is situated in ], within ], ], and began operations in 1978. This facility is a sophisticated conversion ], boasting a distillation capacity of 6,250,000 metric tons annually (equivalent to 125,000 barrels per day). In addition to the refinery, the complex features a ] that was established in 1988, with production capabilities of 13,000 metric tons per year for polypropylene and 18,000 metric tons per year for carbon black. The refinery primarily serves the markets in Nigeria's southern and southwestern regions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NNPC Ltd Delivers on Refinery Revamp Promise: Warri Plant Resumes Operation with 125,000bpd Capacity in Warri, Delta State. |url=https://nnpcgroup.com/insights/nnpc-ltd-delivers-on-refinery-revamp-promise-warri-plant-resumes-operation-with-125-000bpd-capacity-in-warri-delta-state}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Warri Refinery begins operation, says NNPC |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/764346-warri-refinery-begins-operation-says-nnpc.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Adegbulugbe |first=Anthony O. |last2=Dayo |first2=Felix |last3=Gurtler |first3=Thomas |date=1989 |title=Optimal Structure of the Nigerian Energy Supply Mix |url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/41322359 |journal=The Energy Journal |volume=10 |issue=2 |pages=165–176 |issn=0195-6574}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Warri refinery don begin work again – NNPCL |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c1j02j6gnyyo.amp |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=BBC News Pidgin}}</ref>


The '''Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company Limited''' (WRPC) is situated in ], within ], ], and began operations in 1978. This facility is a sophisticated conversion ], boasting a distillation capacity of 6,250,000 metric tons annually (equivalent to 125,000 barrels per day).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company Limited (WRPC) – Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) |url=https://www.bpe.gov.ng/warri-refining-petrochemicals-company-limited-wrpc/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Rehabilitated Warri Refinery Begins Production {{!}} AIT LIVE |url=https://ait.live/rehabilitated-warri-refinery-begins-production/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=ait.live |language=en-US}}</ref> In addition to the ], the complex features a petrochemical plant that was established in 1988, with production capabilities of 13,000 metric tons per year for polypropylene and 18,000 metric tons per year for carbon black. The refinery primarily serves the markets in Nigeria's southern and southwestern regions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NNPC Ltd Delivers on Refinery Revamp Promise: Warri Plant Resumes Operation with 125,000bpd Capacity in Warri, Delta State. |url=https://nnpcgroup.com/insights/nnpc-ltd-delivers-on-refinery-revamp-promise-warri-plant-resumes-operation-with-125-000bpd-capacity-in-warri-delta-state |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=NNPC |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-31 |title=Warri Refinery: Marketers Anticipate Price Decrease As Production Resumes |url=https://newscentral.africa/warri-refinery-marketers-anticipate-price-decrease-as-production-resumes/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Izuaka |first=Mary |date=2024-12-30 |title=Warri Refinery begins operation, says NNPC |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/764346-warri-refinery-begins-operation-says-nnpc.html |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporters |first=Our |date=2025-01-04 |title=Warri refinery: Marketers eye loading of petrol February |url=https://punchng.com/warri-refinery-marketers-eye-loading-of-petrol-february/?amp |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Famuyiwa |first=Damilare |date=2019-07-03 |title=Warri refinery commercial activities paralysed |url=https://nairametrics.com/2019/07/03/warri-refinery-commercial-activities-paralysed/?amp=1 |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aduloju |first=Bunmi |date=2022-10-17 |title=Warri refinery to commence operations by December 2023, says acting MD |url=https://www.thecable.ng/warri-refinery-to-commence-operations-by-december-says-acting-md/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ogunnusi |first=Hannah |date=2024-12-30 |title=Warri Refinery has Resumed Operations — NNPCL |url=https://olorisupergal.com/warri-refinery-has-resumed-operations-nnpcl/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=OloriSuperGal |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oamen |first=Samuel |date=2024-12-30 |title=FULL LIST: Warri, Port Harcourt, seven other completed refineries in Nigeria |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/full-list-warri-port-harcourt-seven-other-completed-refineries-in-nigeria/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigeria's Warri Refinery Has Resumed Partial Operations After Revamp, Says NNPC {{!}} Sahara Reporters |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/12/30/nigerias-warri-refinery-has-resumed-partial-operations-after-revamp-says-nnpc |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=saharareporters.com}}</ref>
WRPC is positioned in the ] of ], with geographical coordinates of 5°32'N and 5°41'E. It is bordered to the north by the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Environmental Pollution and Refinery Operations in an Oil Producing Region of Nigeria: A Focus on Warri Petrochemical Company. |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271254985_Environmental_Pollution_and_Refinery_Operations_in_an_Oil_Producing_Region_of_Nigeria_A_Focus_on_Warri_Petrochemical_Company}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Warri Refinery Operations and Its Effects on Ubeji Creek |url=https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/ijird_ojs/article/view/136016/95139}}</ref>


== Geography and Location ==
==Plant facilities==
The Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) is situated within the ] community of ] Local Government Area (LGA) and the Ekpan community of ], in Delta State, Nigeria. The facility's geographical coordinates are 5°32′N latitude and 5°41′E longitude.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Trucks of diesel, kerosene being moved out of WRPC - Inside Source |url=https://freshangleng.com/35749/trucks-of-diesel--kerosene-being-moved-out-of-wrpc---inside-source |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Freshangle News |language=en}}</ref>

The ] is bounded to the north by the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC), a major natural gas processing and transmission company.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=E |first1=Amuho U. |last2=A |first2=Amoo I. |last3=O |first3=Ajayi O. |last4=F |first4=Aiyesanmi A. |date=2015-12-31 |title=Warri Refinery Operations and Its Effects on Ubeji Creek |url=https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/ijird_ojs/article/view/136016/95139 |journal=International Journal of Innovative Research and Development |language=en |issn=2278-0211}}</ref>

== Primary Plant Facilities ==
The company operates several fuel and petrochemical facilities, which include: The company operates several fuel and petrochemical facilities, which include:


NHU – Naphtha Hydrotreater Unit   NHU – Naphtha Hydrotreater Unit


KHU – Kerosene Hydrotreating Unit   KHU – Kerosene Hydrotreating Unit


FCC – Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit   FCC – Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit


HF Alkylation Unit   HF Alkylation Unit


Polypropylene Production Unit   Polypropylene Production Unit


Carbon Black Production Unit<ref>{{Cite web |last=TVCN |date=2024-12-30 |title=Warri Refineries Begins Partial Operations, Produces Diesel, Others - Trending News |url=https://www.tvcnews.tv/2024/12/warri-refineries-begins-partial-operations-produces-diesel-others-2/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=UPDATED: Warri refinery resumes operation at 60% capacity |url=https://thesun.ng/warri-refinery-resumes-operation-at-60-capacity/?amp}}</ref>
Carbon Black Production Unit  


== Supporting Utilities ==
⚫ ==Power==
The ] is equipped with all necessary utilities for its operations, featuring the following installed capacities:

⚫ ==== Power ====
The facility boasts a total electric power generation capacity of 125 MW. The facility boasts a total electric power generation capacity of 125 MW.


==Steam== ==== Steam ====
The power plant is capable of producing high-pressure steam at a rate of 545 T/Hr, utilizing three boilers, two heat recovery units, and a CO boiler within the FCC unit. The power plant is capable of producing high-pressure steam at a rate of 545 T/Hr, utilizing three boilers, two heat recovery units, and a CO boiler within the FCC unit.


==Nitrogen== ==== Nitrogen ====
A nitrogen plant with a capacity of 1,600 NM³/Hr is available, along with a compressed air system. A nitrogen plant with a capacity of 1,600 NM³/Hr is available, along with a compressed air system.


==Water Treatment== ==== Water Treatment ====
There is a potable water treatment facility on-site. There is a potable water treatment facility on-site.


==Wastewater Management== ==== Wastewater Management ====
The wastewater treatment plant has recently undergone upgrades and rehabilitation. The wastewater treatment plant has recently undergone upgrades and rehabilitation.


==Crude Oil Storage== ==== Crude Oil Storage ====
The refinery has a crude oil storage capacity of 273,600 M³, which is adequate for approximately 14 days of operation. The refinery has a crude oil storage capacity of 273,600 M³, which is adequate for approximately 14 days of operation.


==Crude Oil Supply== ==== Crude Oil Supply ====
Crude oil is supplied to the WRPC from Escravos, located about 80 km from the refinery. Crude oil is supplied to the WRPC from Escravos, located about 80 km from the refinery.


==Jetty Facilities== ==== Jetty Facilities ====
The jetty is equipped for the import and export of fuel oil, diesel, and PMS, as well as for ethylene import and storage. The jetty is equipped for the import and export of fuel oil, diesel, and PMS, as well as for ethylene import and storage.


==Truck Loading== ==== Truck Loading ====
There are facilities for loading products onto trucks for distribution. There are facilities for loading products onto trucks for distribution.


==Railroad== ==== Railroad ====
A modern railroad system is in place for efficient product evacuation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company Limited (WRPC) |url=https://www.bpe.gov.ng/warri-refining-petrochemicals-company-limited-wrpc/}}</ref> A modern railroad system is in place for efficient product evacuation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=JUST IN: Warri Refinery Resurrects |url=https://thereflector.com.ng/2024/12/30/just-in-warri-refinery-commences-production/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=The Reflector Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Warri Refinery Resumes Operations: A New Chapter in Nigeria's Oil Industry - Nasenhost |url=https://nasenhost.com/warri-refinery-resumes-operations-a-new-chapter-in-nigerias-oil-industry/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

⚫ == Operational Capacity and Performance ==
⚫ The Refinery is designed with a processing capacity of 125,000 barrels per day (B/D). Despite this significant capacity, the facility has historically struggled to achieve full utilization. Production levels have experienced a consistent decline over the years, with the exception of a brief period in the early 1990s, during which production saw a temporary increase.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibrahim |first=Abubakar |date=2024-12-30 |title=Warri Refinery starts operations, runs at 60% capacity — Kyari |url=https://businessday.ng/energy/article/warri-refinery-starts-operations-runs-at-60-capacity-kyari/?amp |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=AriseNews |date=2024-12-31 |title=Warri Refinery Resumes Operations Amid NNPC's Drive for Domestic Fuel Production, Export Potential |url=https://www.arise.tv/warri-refinery-resumes-operations-amid-nnpcs-drive-for-domestic-fuel-production-export-potential/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Arise News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigeria Says Second Refinery Running After a $898 Million Revamp Warri refinery has daily capacity of 125,000 barrels of crude Southern refinery will focus on kerosene, diesel and naphtha |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-30/nigeria-says-second-refinery-running-after-a-898-million-revamp}}</ref>


Several key factors contribute to the refinery's inefficient operations. Addressing these issues is crucial for optimizing the refinery's performance and ensuring that it operates at its full potential. Among the proposed solutions is the refurbishment of the existing utilities within the plant. This upgrade aims to enhance their functionality and ensure they meet the operational demands of the refinery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AriseNews |date=2024-12-31 |title=Warri Refinery Resumes Operations Amid NNPC's Drive for Domestic Fuel Production, Export Potential |url=https://www.arise.tv/warri-refinery-resumes-operations-amid-nnpcs-drive-for-domestic-fuel-production-export-potential/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Arise News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2015-08-16 |title=Warri, Port Harcourt: Coming Alive As Refineries Resume Operations |url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/warri-port-harcourt-coming-alive-as-refineries-resume-operations/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-31 |title=NLC, NUPENG Commend FG NNPCL On Revival Of Warri Refinery {{!}} AIT LIVE |url=https://ait.live/nlc-nupeng-commend-fg-nnpcl-on-revival-of-warri-refinery/#google_vignette |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=ait.live |language=en-US}}</ref>
⚫ == Operational capacity and performance ==
⚫ The ] is designed with a processing capacity of 125,000 barrels per day (B/D). Despite this significant capacity, the facility has historically struggled to achieve full utilization. Production levels have experienced a consistent decline over the years, with the exception of a brief period in the early 1990s, during which production saw a temporary increase.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Warri Refinery starts operations, runs at 60% capacity |url=https://businessday.ng/energy/article/warri-refinery-starts-operations-runs-at-60-capacity-kyari/?amp}}</ref>


⚫ Recently, a turnaround maintenance initiative was completed, which is anticipated to significantly improve the refinery's overall performance. This maintenance is expected to enhance both throughput volume and product yield, positioning the refinery for better operational efficiency in the future.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigeria says its Warri Refinery is back after a decade of closures |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-says-its-warri-refinery-is-back-after-decade-closures-2024-12-30/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Agency |date=2025-01-03 |title=Warri refinery, Tinubu's new year gift to Nigerians – TMSG |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/warri-refinery-tinubus-new-year-gift-to-nigerians-tmsg/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigeria restarts Warri refinery operations after 10 years |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nigeria-restarts-warri-refinery-operations-091607197.html}}</ref>
Several key factors contribute to the refinery's inefficient operations. Addressing these issues is crucial for optimizing the refinery's performance and ensuring that it operates at its full potential. Among the proposed solutions is the refurbishment of the existing utilities within the plant. This upgrade aims to enhance their functionality and ensure they meet the operational demands of the refinery.


== Host Communities ==
⚫ Recently, a turnaround maintenance initiative was completed, which is anticipated to significantly improve the refinery's overall performance. This maintenance is expected to enhance both throughput volume and product yield, positioning the refinery for better operational efficiency in the future.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigeria says its Warri Refinery is back after a decade of closures |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-says-its-warri-refinery-is-back-after-decade-closures-2024-12-30/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Warri refinery, Tinubu’s new year gift to Nigerians – TMSG |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/warri-refinery-tinubus-new-year-gift-to-nigerians-tmsg/amp/}}</ref>
The Warri refinery is situated within four Itsekiri communities: Aja-Etan, Ubeji, Ifie-Kporo, and Ijalla-Ikenren, all located in the ] Local Government Area (LGA). Additionally, it is also hosted by one Urhobo community, the Ekpan community, which is part of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ogunyemi |first=Dele |date=2021-08-04 |title=Host communities urge NNPC to fix Warri Refinery |url=https://punchng.com/host-communities-urge-nnpc-to-fix-warri-refinery/?amp |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-22 |title=Warri Host Communities to NNPC: Reinstate our people or we shut-down your subsidiaries |url=https://freshangleng.com/12051/warri-host-communities-to-nnpc--reinstate-our-people-or-we-shut-down-your-subsidiaries |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Freshangle News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=eribake |first=akintayo |date=2015-12-08 |title=Warri Refinery's host communities threaten chaos over sack of back-up staff |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/warri-refinerys-host-communities-threaten-chaos-over-sack-of-back-up-staff/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sadhere |first=Francis |date=2020-07-22 |title=Delta communities protest sack of casual workers at Warri refinery - |url=https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/delta-communities-protest-sack-of-casual-workers-at-warri-refinery/?amp |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Trouble Looms At Warri Refinery Over Plot By Mgt To Stop Host Communities' 'Support Staff' |url=https://www.nigerdeltatoday.com/trouble-looms-at-warri-refinery-over-plot-by-mgt-to-stop-host-communities-support-staff/}}</ref>


== References == == References ==

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The Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company Limited (WRPC) is situated in Warri, within Delta State, Nigeria, and began operations in 1978. This facility is a sophisticated conversion refinery, boasting a distillation capacity of 6,250,000 metric tons annually (equivalent to 125,000 barrels per day). In addition to the refinery, the complex features a petrochemical plant that was established in 1988, with production capabilities of 13,000 metric tons per year for polypropylene and 18,000 metric tons per year for carbon black. The refinery primarily serves the markets in Nigeria's southern and southwestern regions.

Geography and Location

The Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) is situated within the Ubeji community of Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) and the Ekpan community of Uvwie LGA, in Delta State, Nigeria. The facility's geographical coordinates are 5°32′N latitude and 5°41′E longitude.

The refinery is bounded to the north by the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC), a major natural gas processing and transmission company.

Primary Plant Facilities

The company operates several fuel and petrochemical facilities, which include:

NHU – Naphtha Hydrotreater Unit

KHU – Kerosene Hydrotreating Unit

FCC – Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit

HF Alkylation Unit

Polypropylene Production Unit

Carbon Black Production Unit

Supporting Utilities

The refinery is equipped with all necessary utilities for its operations, featuring the following installed capacities:

Power

The facility boasts a total electric power generation capacity of 125 MW.

Steam

The power plant is capable of producing high-pressure steam at a rate of 545 T/Hr, utilizing three boilers, two heat recovery units, and a CO boiler within the FCC unit.

Nitrogen

A nitrogen plant with a capacity of 1,600 NM³/Hr is available, along with a compressed air system.

Water Treatment

There is a potable water treatment facility on-site.

Wastewater Management

The wastewater treatment plant has recently undergone upgrades and rehabilitation.

Crude Oil Storage

The refinery has a crude oil storage capacity of 273,600 M³, which is adequate for approximately 14 days of operation.

Crude Oil Supply

Crude oil is supplied to the WRPC from Escravos, located about 80 km from the refinery.

Jetty Facilities

The jetty is equipped for the import and export of fuel oil, diesel, and PMS, as well as for ethylene import and storage.

Truck Loading

There are facilities for loading products onto trucks for distribution.

Railroad

A modern railroad system is in place for efficient product evacuation.

Operational Capacity and Performance

The Refinery is designed with a processing capacity of 125,000 barrels per day (B/D). Despite this significant capacity, the facility has historically struggled to achieve full utilization. Production levels have experienced a consistent decline over the years, with the exception of a brief period in the early 1990s, during which production saw a temporary increase.

Several key factors contribute to the refinery's inefficient operations. Addressing these issues is crucial for optimizing the refinery's performance and ensuring that it operates at its full potential. Among the proposed solutions is the refurbishment of the existing utilities within the plant. This upgrade aims to enhance their functionality and ensure they meet the operational demands of the refinery.

Recently, a turnaround maintenance initiative was completed, which is anticipated to significantly improve the refinery's overall performance. This maintenance is expected to enhance both throughput volume and product yield, positioning the refinery for better operational efficiency in the future.

Host Communities

The Warri refinery is situated within four Itsekiri communities: Aja-Etan, Ubeji, Ifie-Kporo, and Ijalla-Ikenren, all located in the Warri South Local Government Area (LGA). Additionally, it is also hosted by one Urhobo community, the Ekpan community, which is part of the Uvwie LGA.

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