NNPC shuts down crude oil flows to Warri, Kaduna refineries

TVC E, BUSINESS – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has shut down crude oil flows to two of its four refineries after weekend attacks on pipelines.

The Corporation’s spokesman, Ohi Alegbe said the refineries in northern city of Kaduna, and Warri in the southern Niger Delta were affected by the attacks.

The 125,000 barrels per day  Warri refinery and the 110,000  barrels per day Kaduna refinery had resumed output last December, after several months of maintenance.

Nigeria is struggling with violence, corruption and poor infrastructure.