No Explosion at PHRC, NNPC Clarifies

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State. 

The company clarified that what occurred was a flare incident, which has since been fully contained.

A statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd., Olufemi O. Soneye, on Wednesday assured that there is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment.

The statement reads in parts;  "There is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment.

"NNPC Ltd. urges the media and the public to disregard any reports suggesting an explosion at the refinery, as they are entirely false."