Whereas it has remained mute on the non-functionality of both refineries, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPLC) says it is seeking to engage reputable and credible Operations and Maintenance companies, to operate and maintain the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday on its official X handle.
The Warri refinery located at Warri in Delta State was commissioned in 1978. Warri is a complex conversion refinery with a nameplate distillation capacity of 6,250,000 MTA (125,000 bpd). The refinery complex includes a petrochemical plant commissioned in 1988 with production capacities of 13,000 MTA of polypropylene and 18,000 MTA of carbon black. The refinery is meant to supply markets in the south and southwest regions of Nigeria.
On its part, the Kaduna refinery was commissioned in 1980 to supply petroleum products to Northern Nigeria with a capacity of 50,000 B/D. In 1983, the capacity was expanded to 100,000 B/D by adding a second 50,000 B/D crude train dedicated to the production of lubricating oils (lubes). In 1986, the capacity of the first crude train was expanded to 60,000 B/D. The expansions have increased the current nameplate capacity of the refinery to 110,000 B/D.
The goal is to ensure reliable and sustainable operations to meet the nation’s fuel supply and energy security obligations.
The tender process for selecting these companies will be a three-stage process: Expression of Interest (EOI), Technical Evaluation, and Commercial Evaluation.
The circular highlights that the process will focus on maximizing cost-saving opportunities in consumable procurement, personnel management, and the use of advanced systems like Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Warehousing Management System (WMS).
Eligibility Requirements for Bidding Firms:
Proof of company registration and incorporation issued by the relevant governing body.
A certified true copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) within the last 12 months, along with the CAC’s latest annual return.
Statutory documents indicating the company’s ownership structure, including names of major shareholders and their percentage holdings.
A detailed company profile and a signed letter of application on the company’s official letterhead, including contact details and a verified office address.
A valid Tax Clearance Certificate for the past three years (2021, 2022, and 2023) from the Federal Inland Revenue Service for national companies, or similar documentation for foreign firms.
Financial statements for the last three years (2021, 2022, and 2023).
Assurance of the company’s capacity to undertake and complete the contract within the specified timeframe.
The Warri Refinery, located in Warri, Delta State, was commissioned in 1978 and is a complex conversion refinery with a nameplate distillation capacity of 6,250,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTA), equivalent to 125,000 barrels per day (bpd).
The refinery complex includes a petrochemical plant commissioned in 1988, with production capacities of 13,000 MTA of polypropylene and 18,000 MTA of carbon black.
The Warri refinery is strategically positioned to supply petroleum products to the southern and southwestern regions of Nigeria.
