Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke |
A private refinery owned by Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Ltd (NDPR), a subsidiary of Niger Delta Exploration and Production Plc, has begun operation in Rivers State.
The firm has also been granted a Licence to Operate (LTO) by the Federal Government.
Built at Ahaoda East Local Government Area of Rivers State, the refinery, which was completed in December 2010, has been undergoing test-run; while the operating licence was