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.
According to NNPC Limited, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, 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.
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