NNPC Seeks Private Partners To Operate Kaduna, Warri Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced plans to collaborate with private firms to manage and maintain its refineries located in Kaduna and Warri.

Naija News understands that this strategic move aims to bolster the nation’s petrol supply and enhance energy security.

The announcement was made on Thursday through a circular shared on NNPC’s official X account.

According to the circular, these private companies will be pivotal in ensuring the reliability and sustainability of operations at the refineries.

“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is an integrated Oil and Gas company engaged in petroleum/gas exploration, refining and petrochemicals, transportation, storage, and marketing.

“NNPC Ltd is seeking to engage reputable and credible Operations & Maintenance (O&M) companies to operate and maintain two of its refineries, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC), to ensure reliability and sustainability to meet the nation’s fuel supply and energy security obligations,” the circular said.

The tender process for selecting these companies will be conducted in a single, three-stage process: Expression of Interest (EOI), Technical, and Commercial evaluation.

The circular also mentioned that the process would focus on maximizing cost-saving opportunities in areas such as 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

The circular outlines several statutory requirements for companies interested in bidding. These include:

– Proof of company registration and incorporation issued by the relevant governing body.

– A certified true copy of the Certificate of Incorporation obtained from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) within the last 12 months, along with the CAC’s latest annual return.

– Statutory documents indicating the ownership structure of the company, including the 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) issued by 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 successfully undertake and complete the contract within the specified timeframe.

The Kaduna and Warri refineries are among the four state-owned refineries managed by the NNPC.

These facilities, located in Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri, have struggled with operational issues for decades, leading Nigeria to rely heavily on imported refined petroleum products. This dependency has had a profound impact on the country’s economy.

By engaging private firms to manage these refineries, the NNPC aims to revitalize these critical assets and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported fuels.