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NNPC Clarifies: No explosion occurred at Port Harcourt Refinery
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.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye.
According to the statement, there is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment.
Mr Sonoye 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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