The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has explained that the company is currently in talks with partners in order to build sustainable, self-financing, and profitable solutions for the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna state-owned refineries.

In a statement by NNPCL spokesperson, Andy Odeh, Ojulari disclosed this while fielding questions during a fireside chat themed “Securing Nigeria’s Energy Future at NIES 2026” at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday.

The GCEO observed that historically, the focus on refineries has largely been on financing and EPC delivery, noting that the approach has now moved towards getting the operating model right for sustainability.

“Getting refineries up and running requires three critical elements: financing, a competent EPC contractor, and world-class operational capacity. That is exactly our focus at the moment,” he noted.

DAILY POST reports that in May last year, Port Harcourt Refinery was shut down after its rehabilitation.