PETROAN has urged the Nigerian government to develop a sustainable crude oil supply plan for local refineries to boost product availability and reduce imports. PETROAN President, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, called on regulatory bodies like NUPRC, NMDPRA, and NNPC to collaborate on the plan. He proposed reserving 3 million barrels of crude for emerging refineries and emphasized the need for NNPCL to operate with greater transparency to regain public trust.
Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry criticized NNPCL for fostering public distrust due to years of opaque operations, urging the company to embrace transparency moving forward. He expressed optimism about the new leadership—Bayo Ojulari from Shell and Chairman Mr. Kida from Total—saying their private sector experience could bring much-needed efficiency and accountability to the NNPCL. He called on the company to acknowledge past shortcomings and commit to doing things right going forward.
Dr. Gillis-Harry urged increased crude production, transparency, and stronger ties with Niger Delta communities to boost investment. He supported oil sector divestments, noting smooth takeovers by local firms. He called for a special crude supply plan for local refineries, aiming to make Nigeria a refining hub and exporter of petroleum products.Dr. Gillis-Harry urged the government to reserve 3 million barrels of crude for local refining, emphasizing the need to correct past mistakes like pre-selling crude years in advance.
He called on NNPCL’s new leadership to revamp the sector and restore public trust. To ensure fuel price transparency, PETROAN is launching a platform to track and share industry data. On the Port Harcourt refinery, he emphasized transparent repairs, full support for Ojulari’s team, and strict adherence to the 30-day repair timeline, noting uncertainty about current progress.
