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A look back at the Commissioner's tour of the refinery site.
The Delta State Commissioner of Oil & Gas toured the MB Refinery site to inspect ongoing civil works and review the project's development roadmap.
The Commissioner noted that the refinery's riverbank location and the scale of land acquired by the company give it a clear advantage — easing the transportation and importation of equipment, the exportation of refined products, and future expansion into petrochemical production. He described the site as having the potential to grow into a major industrial hub able to compete with some of Nigeria's leading refineries, adding that incoming equipment from overseas would further speed up development.
He urged investors and strategic partners to back the project through collaboration, public-private partnerships, and other viable financing arrangements that could strengthen its financial base and support the start of production — which is expected within 18 months. He added that the planned petrochemical component could draw in additional industries, create jobs, and stimulate economic activity in surrounding communities.
MB Refinery Chairman/CEO, Akuyoma Bobson, explained that the modular refinery is being developed in three phases:
The facility will also run on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for power generation — a move designed to cut operating costs and improve overall efficiency.
The project is expected to create between 150 and 200 direct local jobs at full operation, alongside wider opportunities for businesses and service providers in the host community. MB Refinery management thanked the Delta State Government and host community for their support, noting that this cooperation will be key to the project's successful completion.
A look back at the Commissioner's tour of the refinery site.