Revitalised Old Port Harcourt Refinery is Running and Producing PMS - Ogbuigwe

[@augu8459]

Honestly this man is so patient. Some of the questions just reveal that the journalists are both ignorant, poor listeners, with a predetermined mindset on the subject matter

[@shawolin]

Exactly my take, if the man has not been patient enough to explain, they would have churned out that ignorance to the public space

[@sulaak]

Arise News needs to employ technical interviewers who understand technical information better. I learnt about refinery processing from my Olevel chemistry. Hence, some of the responses from Mr Ogbuigwe are to the point.

[@olasumboraji8194]

See Art graduates asserting their positions ignorantly on Chemistry. instead of learning from the subject expert.

[@adeayofe1818]

God bless you for this assertion, I was listening to a programme once, I have to tune in to another channel because the interview was out of point of profession I abreast with in detail. Most of the analysts are in the studio with unnecessary emotion. Technicality is germane and compulsory for both interviewer and interviewee when you're on national TV, they must possess the nitty gritty of issues to be discussed.

[@iamkingsleyigberi]

ABSOLUTELY...THIS IS BASIC CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

[@majekjosph]

I was really educated. Thanks Engineer Tony Ogbuigwe

[@nergynergy817]

I love the way the engineer breakdown the whole process and conversation that the refinery is indeed working God bless Nigeria.

[@technopreneurialminds]

That is merely theoretical! Any search on Google or ChatGPT will give you same explanation. The question is why are we having delays loading trucks from the refinery??

[@esthervanda7401]

It's not working clown. Y'all easily deceived

[@bolasalak7360]

I think the invitation of the erudite engineer should teach our media house a great lesson on how to bring only the professional to public forum rather than the noise maker and profiteer calling themselves CSO or public analysts who only confuse the gullible and vulnerable citizens who are already fed up with the system. The president of Nigeria Chemical Engineer explanation on this matter is very clear and lucid enough for an objective mind to assess.

[@albertkoru1162]

An expert explanation doesn't automatically translate into a physical production of that produce. If this government can fake Bishops which gullible people like you believed, you can't take the government words when they say anything. This all boils down to the fact that the government lack integrity.

[@persiusonime1509]

Engineer did a better job at explaining the situation of things at area 5. Coming from someone who was formerly in charge of the refinery. Good job, Sir.

[@lanrefasuan6249]

There is so much palpable ignorance on the social media and Arise TV is driving that conversation. Engr. Ogbuigwe has done justice to enlighten the public.

[@adewunmierickayode8367]

Arise panel in the studio lacks petroleum energy knowledge and I'm disappointed in all of you. You people should have a correspondent who monitors NNPCL just like other media houses followed up Dangote but you people will sit in the studio waiting for an expert to come and lecture you while you ask annoying questions. What does it take you to send your reps to go there (PH) and see things with videos to help Nigerians. Journalists are not only meant to criticize. You know we have boju boju govt. You're beginning to disappoint us.

[@augu8459]

No one is born with all knowledge, but having a listening ear and keeping an open mind goes a long way. The arise panel could benefit from more of both

[@rotimikayode1072]

The guest is a former MD of the Port-Harcourt refinery in 2005. He knows what he is talking about.

[@emmanueltitus1277]

Very intelligent and experienced refining engineer. The simplicity and honesty make sense The issue is the deficit of trust and transparent reporting from public officers.

[@rotimikayode1072]

The real problem is that some people hate Tinubu so much, they didn't know when that hatred graduated into hating the country itself. In Nigeria of today there is actually no basis for deficit of trust. All information about the activities of this government are in the open and transparent. The real problem is that the people complaining hated the President and they can't hide it.

[@apostlekofipaul3258]

@@rotimikayode1072 You said it all. The hatred for PBAT is making them to detest good things happening in Nigeria today. Shame on all of them!

[@esomiles]

This man is very good in analyzing

[@samuelajagun1948]

The patience this Man has is superb. I don't like repeating something over and over again when I 100% know what I am saying. Too many wrong information are in people's mind. Same thing like this happens to Bankers.

[@apedstechnology-ks4qx]

The interviewers have a mind set, they choose not to understand

[@ifeoluwapoaina_CrownPrince]

How stray bullet come touch bankers nau😢

[@TheBronzeSage]

He shut them the hell up. What a show of shame

[@chineduanazor62]

That was a great presentation and clarification.

[@phlintify]

Only time will tell! ... However, it's very brave of Mr. Ogbuigwe to come online to speak on behalf of the PH Refinery. As an engineer I hope he can provide evidence of the supply of crude, its refining and delivery of the various distillates to the various outlets?

[@WilliamsEdithObiageli]

Definitely, he will . He was a PH manager once, so he knows what he is saying. NNPCL is even more transparent than Dangote refinery

[@balogunodunayo8568]

​@@WilliamsEdithObiagelihow many barrels of crude did he refine when he was there? Sincerely, he said they were blending PMS in his intro... We'll be here soon to know who's right or wrong!

[@nergynergy817]

I dont know what this station stands for the man explained there is production going on but it seems to me that they don’t want the station to work from the way she is asking question however I see this as lazy journalism why can’t they go their and find out themself Nigeria will never fail even if that is what some people want because Nigeria belongs to all of us and we want this government to succeed this is a milestone as against what has been happening under previous government.

[@olayinkaadeleye3134]

Adesuwa - Listen to the expert. The refinery is working.

[@GeneralHomeServicePRO-g1v]

Media houses should have a broad knowledge of these. Things even before inviting a professional to break it down. Because the first info is very important to the viewers

[@adedayoolukoya8806]

The engineer did a good job explaining over and over what every idiot should be able to understand, yet those ladies would rather believe their own alternative reality. The exchange could go on for days and those ladies would still not get it ! They are now using Dangote that they similarly doubted as a reference. The fact that loading of trucks stopped does not mean production is not going on behind the scene. Refinering of crude oil takes several days from the feed stock till when the finished products is commercially available for sale. It is the same thing with crude oil production, the crude that is produced today would need to be treated and stored for several days/weeks before it is released, also a large inventory of stock needs to be built.

[@menubachinedu9135]

They should ask the gust if PH refinery is aware that it is functioning.

[@phlintify]

😂😂😂 ... I don leave comment section for una

[@rotimikayode1072]

You have a bad attitude. Nigeria has no future with negative people like you.

[@samuelfolarin2702]

😂😂😂​@@phlintify

[@ajayiegharevba4741]

I think competition will be the best option to drive our oil sector. Since Dangote refinery came on board, NNPCL has decided to seat up and now we are seeing some positive results.

[@apedstechnology-ks4qx]

Arise crew don't want to hear the word blend because Dangote didn't mention blending

[@kingsleyomose7584]

The energy and effort being expended to prove this refinery is now functional is considerably. Why not invite someone on the ground in the refinery to come and explain this rather than someone who is relying on hearsay evidence. At the very least, he should have come along with an official letter addressed to him or the management of Arise News from the management of the refinery declaring the refinery is now operational. The whole affair, like SA said, is being addressed as if the refinery is like a refurbished car, and the debate is over whether anyone heard when they started it's engine. The debate should be over whether anyone saw the car being driven around town. If this refinery is actually operational, where are the trucks' daily lifting petroleum products to petrol stations and other end users?

[@TheBronzeSage]

You are just like the panel of journalists. Ignorant to facts being shared.

[@akaninyenedavidudoikono5808]

For an institution like NNPC that have a history of lying to Nigerians, we need to need to see that things before believing.

[@oyedeleopeyemi1331]

This man should be a professor or lecturer.... Break it down

[@okikirihabeeb9580]

I respect your explanation Sir.

[@augu8459]

Journalism seems to have an obsession for controversy and soundbites rather than knowledge and truth. How can a journalist refer to the refinery as a mere blending plant? If a chef makes jollof rice, dodo and salad, and buys mayonnaise for dressing the salad, does that make them less of a chef?

[@bobk7827]

The Engineer explained it better than NNPCL, the process is clearer now.

[@oludayo11]

Mr. Obuigwe was a former MD of PH refinery and President of the association of chemical engineers, and also been conducting supervision of the refurbishment of the refineries, who better, to explain the whole process, when people have wilfully been consuming fake news and showing their ignorance to the world. NNPC plc has no reason to come explain the process of production of PMS to anyone, apart from informing the nation, that the refinery is functional. People should learn to educate themselves and trust the professionals, instead of listening to idiots in the social media. Everyone now knows more the lawyers, justices, doctors, professionals etc😢

[@waheedlawal3716]

Who are these female journalists?. Were they well trained? The guy tried to shield them from asking stupid questions but continues. What are they trying to achieve with these mischievous questions?

[@taylsunbo1197]

Well done Adesuwa, for your critical analysis

[@waheedlawal3716]

There is nothing critical about her questions. It was a dummy question.

[@adedayoolukoya8806]

I am a Chemical Engneeer with 35 years of experience and the engineer did a good job explaining over and over what every idiot should be able to understand, yet those ladies would rather believe their own alternative reality. The exchange could go on for days and those ladies would still not get it ! They are now using Dangote that they similarly doubted as a reference. The fact that loading of trucks stopped does not mean production is not going on. Refinering of crude oil takes several days from the feed stock till when the finished products is commercially available for sale. It is the same thing with crude oil production, the crude that is produced today would need to be treated and stored for several weeks before it is released, also a large inventory of stock needs to be built.

[@apostlekofipaul3258]

No! She’s so dumb with her paintings like Jezebel. Imagine with all the repeated explanations, she continued to display her foolish ignorance. What’s she trying to prove that blindsided her to the truth of the situation? Poor journalism

[@saiduabdul4635]

😢😢😢

[@dennisekereobong6604]

​@@adedayoolukoya8806: For a 60kbd refinery running at 70% installed capacity please confirm how many litres of fuel has been produced daily in the "running" refinery since last week? Why is it not loaded out? The catalytic reformer is yet to come on stream and he claims PMS is being refined?

[@stevenray9143]

Why cant arise tv put up a team to go verify the refinery story

[@francischidi4985]

Professional inputs... Thank you.

[@osifogodfrey]

There is no need for this argument. Nigerians should be informed how many Trucks were loaded last week Thursday, Friday, Saturday and today Sunday. Shikena!

[@adesinafalade4093]

Your comment shows that Nigerian are not the learning type and always wanted ready made food, and that is the reason why nothing is working. Everything in life is a process. Thanks

[@augustaladeji3715]

Thank you

[@augustaladeji3715]

Thank you

[@augustaladeji3715]

Tell us the numbers of Tankers loaded and where they discharged fuel so that we can confirm the truth. No long English when they confirm the Dangote own

[@WilliamsEdithObiageli]

Great Analyst to Engr Anthony, respect.

[@AkpanUnwono]

Thank you Engr. Tony for your succinct submissions, Arise TV staff can really do better. Listen to comprehend/understand and not to just to react. Play down your biases too!

[@adamsow5049]

This is great analysis by an expert. Thank you sir.

[@iamkingsleyigberi]

REPORTERS NEEDS TO READ BASIC CHEMISTRY

[@paulinusikeorah9777]

Isn't this the fractional distillation process thought in high school chemistry ? Why are the presenters so confused ?

[@EmpressAisha]

Such a relief not hearing Abati’s intro 😅

[@josep4643]

This man is part of the problem. He is here to explain the process not to tell the Nigerian why all the trucks where there waiting for loading, when the precess for producing the product is not ready.

[@rotimikayode1072]

No. You are the problem. Negative people like you who think the country should not function because they don't like the President are the problems of Nigeria right now.

[@oluyemi8347]

No the man explained the situation perfectly, but some people don’t want listen because it doesn’t fit they’re agenda. Just like you.

[@oluwaseyipeter4911]

I think something blacks your hear.

[@seun7041]

The man is not the problem but you because negativity has killed your brain

[@AK-ql1ww]

Unfortunately, the long history of bad governance seems to have damaged your own capacity for objective reasoning. It's not entirely your fault. But stop

[@DalyopBenjamin]

Oko man just respect your age and tell Nigerians the true

[@musaadedibu9316]

Where do they get all this clowns who are more concerned about there faces like it's a beauty show and just forming their spoken English for God sake. If you don't know something, you listen to a professional, learn and ask reasonable question.... Nonsense! Engineer abeg calm down jare, the lady's brain can't process the chemistry of this refining..... Na the same chemistry they ran away from in science class from secondary school. She's just asking rubbish. Google journalists, they just quickly Google something and start asking nonsense. Better take the Camera away from there faces so that they Google something again 😏 🇳🇬 God Bless Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@obafemialoba5556]

Whatever you guys make of Ogbuigwe's explanation. The line of questioning just shows the perception of our leadership. No one believes what they tell us. Expertise or lack of thereof, only time will tell. The question of loading was never addressed. The man said it all, there is a deficit of trust. That will continue until the achievements are verifiable rather than listen to pundits.

[@GeneralHomeServicePRO-g1v]

Pls people need to be educated or have a better understanding of the industry in line with the program that they anchor. Blending is suppose to be part of product refining in every refinery.

[@estheraleghe3301]

News has it that the PH refinery’s being shut down!!! Let the drama🎭 start to unfold.

[@Phatkuz18]

Lol How many times will this man explain the whole process to you guys!!??? Can u jst open ur ears n listen Yes NNPCL lies a lot!!!!! But man taking his time to explain to u guys But u still repeating the samething He has said go to the refinery urself n verify urself!!!

[@rahimoseni]

All dis talks but no result😢😢 relly mking me feel Nigeria is going no were hopefully it get better if we ALL AS CITIZENS DO HoUR PART'S

[@GeneralHomeServicePRO-g1v]

Pls tell the interviewer that there was no complete honesty in the information passed to the public by dangote refinery. They were 23:16 also taking their time to delay in order to manage their challenges. The biggest problem NNPC had is that they don't manage their media awareness very well and not passing updated information about work in progress about the three refineries

[@lolly209]

Why does ARISE always want to use the gragra ideology when it comes to issues of this administration? The guest clearly explained the process but due to selective hearing, they kept on asking the same dumb question. High octane fuel + low octane fuel = PMS.

[@chimezualikor60]

What is the difference between a blending plant then. From the experts explanation, is EVERY refinery also a blending plant ?

[@peterbikam8695]

If it is true that porthacourt refinery is working take journalist to verify, film the products and let us see how different marketers are lifting fuel. Why are you supporting NNPC? The president of chemical engineers is not telling us the full story. To solve the problem take independent researchers and people to check and report to Nigerians.

[@JMax7890]

If it is working they should allow the media in to investigate this ...when Dangote open him own na so he hide am

[@GeneralHomeServicePRO-g1v]

Dangote went throught three years of aggressive work in their refinery before they could start a 60 working capacity even when they were given us impression that they are 75 percent ready forbproduction

[@solamykefadipe1080]

My question is, why isn't Rufai here?

[@nathanielojo575]

Nigeria! All this analysis does not make sense if there is no positive effect out there. We want to see and touch petrol, that is all.

[@technopreneurialminds]

There is no end to the perpetual lies from NNPC! What a shame dragging an Engineer with repute into the politics of the refinery. Spin Doctor in action. How much were you paid??

[@olisabosah4292]

How many times will Mr Ogbuigwe explain to you guys ?i know we don’t trust our government but lets just try sometimes to celebrate progress.

[@Sabrerattler007]

Celebrate what progress? How much has Nigeria sank into this dead horse? Or have you been living under a rock? Are you part of the system of deception that has brought the nation to its knees? You dey crase!

[@ChimaobiMadubuike]

What are you really saying? First, you mentioned that the refinery produces by-products (naphtha, kerosene etc) except cracked c5 which it is now getting from Next door Eleme Petrochemicals. And in another breath, you are also saying that the blending being done is with the cracked c5 already in stock?

[@csb0006899]

May God bless this Engineer. Our people can be so mischievous in reporting.

[@johnsondiyaolu2694]

You wish the lies this man is presenting turn out to be true. O mase o

[@apostlekofipaul3258]

@@johnsondiyaolu2694 What lies, did you listen to him at all? Shame!

[@oluwaseyipeter4911]

These ladies were just repeating the same question.

[@tunjiadeyinka9078]

Whenever you have a trust deficit , you would not believe anything even when an expert is speaking. Very disappointed with Adesua , is this the way interviewers are trained these days ? Do not allow your bias to get in the way.

[@azubuikenonso1457]

At the level of advancement in the world today, it's a Shame that we are still discussing NNPC's wickedness against the Nigerian people 😏😏😏

[@odunayoosinubi524]

I like he has spoken but he is speaking as the previous MD and won't totally be condescending. The journalists who reported what they saw or those living nearby who gave a contrary report, spoke based on what they saw. However, time will tell who is being truthful; but at the moment they are only blending purchased Crack C5 with naphthalene they have been able to produce which to me means they are not yet at full capacity. I had originally thought it was PH2 that was coming up and not the smaller PH1 refinery

[@saiduabdul4635]

Arise TV station like bad news 😮😮😮

[@shattaclevewright4379]

This modern woman mindset from the west is slowly changing how we relate to each other....dada prophet inna real life

[@opeyemiajayi851]

Sir, Stop wasting your time. The truth is that so many people don't want to the refinery to function. But we will succeed by all means

[@vocallocal7824]

These are the people that chopped the billions of dollars wasted in that refinery and others. I greatly appreciate the lady on set that refused to buy this cock and bull story. The male anchor on studio is so quick to swallow any lies being fed him. If we were in a functional society, this man would be explaining this rubbish in a court room, not here trying to sell failure.

[@nannaomatsola3146]

It'd working.. it's refining.. yet no product come out

[@bayoelesinloye933]

Why are you guys exhibiting ignorance on a national platform. You want to sit on issue you don't have knowledge of? If you don't trust govt, can't you trust the independent professional? Steve was giving us a stupid comparison without knowledge! Adesuwa was making a conclusive statement for the guest! Seyitan is the only one with fair and open mind! GBN.

[@aladelusikehinde4289]

Did we pay that much for blending at the end of 2024...

[@gbadamosiolayemi7827]

Is the man NNPC staff?

[@DanRob-g3g]

What then stopped them from waiting for the products to be ready before announcement 🤷

[@Successsymphony24]

All the questions asked by these interviewer is just one question in different ways. The Engineer answer was just one. This station is fixated with spreading negativity. This is unpatriotic. Dont just quote Punch report but go to PH Refinery and do your investigative Journalism not sensasional

[@adeleyeadedolapo1145]

still blended, na wa

[@utibeinyang674]

The repetition of questions weren't necessary. Interviewers need to listen aptly. Do better!

[@dpheroww]

This is sounding more like the Nigeria airways again o. Same playbook

[@taiwooladele7405]

Arise TV is just fumbling about important matters. Does Arise TV not have journalists who would go to the refinery and get first-hand information? Lazy and unreasonable journalism these days

[@fairness3840]

The engineer is misleading with engineering jargon. He promotes the word "blending". This is the word we didn't hear about Dangote refinery. Nigerian populace aren't petrol chemical engineers, we need a simple response to "Does Port Harcourt refinery produce and distribute petrol and in what quality and quantity daily?"

[@oluwaseyipeter4911]

I think you are part of the ignorant interviewers.

[@st.augustine6167]

The refinery isn't working. They're simply trying to deceive Nigerians with jargons!

[@st.augustine6167]

The refinery isn't working. They're simply trying to deceive Nigerians with jargons!

[@fairness3840]

@@oluwaseyipeter4911 Yeah, I was. With the engineer's "explanation", I became liberated ". Thanks for your observation!

[@aladelusikehinde4289]

Engineer you are dodging the question.... Catalytic converter is not working you say you are 70 percent operational meaning it may never work and they will claim its 100 percent operational....

[@Sejo_pofe]

You go explain tire 😢

[@josephihedoro8729]

Why are all these Emilokan apologists so aggressive. They hate being asked simple questions. The Onanuga's, FFK, Keyamo's, Oyelowo, Onakpasa etc etc are so busy defending this incompetent and clueless govt of Tinubu. That has brought only hunger and nepotistism to Nigeria. Una go explain tire.shameless attack dogs

[@Edoyak2011]

How dumb can you be, who is aggressive? Presenter or guest ?

[@ikepatrick9154]

Here-in lies the problem! An Interviewer with little or no technical knowledge of therefinery and distillation process. He's easily bamboozled with totally irrelevant jargon, that completely fails to address the core questions directed at him and gets away with it! What nonsense!🤔,

[@kolawoleolowo3951]

Arise news interviewers or whatever they are needs to be educated. You only stick to what you want to believe and not what you are told even by professionals. What is the problem with these young guys?

[@Godslove535]

Our journalist can do better. The seems to struggle with basic knowledge regarding science.

[@anozie]

We can only laugh at this point. You all deserve the government you have.....

[@rinzybe]

We don't need all these technical jargons from paid technical people trying to confuse the publuc if the refinery is actually running; the blind would have seen it working. Period!

[@rotimikayode1072]

Why can't Arise News do their own investigation by visiting the refinery. Why do you people derive joy in tanking down any progress the country is making and misleading members of the public in the process.

[@aladelusikehinde4289]

Engineer has confused all this people with chemistry.... The key engine that makes it a refinery is not working forget chemistry..... It's still a blending plant and it may remain like that for ever if care is not taken

[@samkolade8072]

You will explain tire 😂

[@peterbikam8695]

The engineer should proof how the refinery is working from cracking to lifting by marketers not telling us about the theory of refining crude oil

[@Tan-jq8qg]

Then you need to go back to school. The money spent on you is been waisted if there's any

[@donatusben4021]

The Portharcourt Refinery is not producing any thing. Period!

[@Tan-jq8qg]

Haaaaaaa, Do we still have illiterate like this in this generation

[@technopreneurialminds]

So the political class has succeeded in dragging Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers into this drama.

[@maxwellnwachukwu1692]

Everyone is compromised. This man is lying with terminologies. Old PH refinery is not refining. They're blending . Blending is not refining. It is a process in the chain of refining processes. I want anyone to tell us how many trucks are loaded each day.

[@Joe-di1qw]

The man is just saying same thing without making sense

[@maxwellnwachukwu1692]

Oga go and sit down. Na lie

[@AK-ql1ww]

Refining process made easy by Engineer Tony Ogbuigwe. Thank you sir. #ChemicalEngineering

[@mohdmansourouahounou8515]

Why don’t you bring a professional journalist that understands the petrochemical issues to make this interview ?

[@eleleugochukwu6805]

Man is exercising petroleum engineering knowledge. Title of presentation: “We Produce” He should say in actual numbers how much has been produced and loaded and how much per litre they sold.

[@adamsow5049]

Many of you talks like uneducated people sometimes. How on earth do you think he can start telling you what he does not know. When he is not aNNPC staff.

[@eleleugochukwu6805]

@ He said that he knows production has started. He said that trucks has loaded petrol against what Punch reported. So he should say how much was sold and the selling price. And sir, you can disagree and agree without thinking of people as uneducated or educated.

[@oludayo11]

My God , the ignorance here is disturbing. Simply put blending is part of the process of producing PMS, it’s like mixing the various products or distillates to produce the final products for consumption, example PMS or diesel, to fuel the cars! These journalists just like Rufai, showed their ignorance which smells loud to the world. They are demonizing ‘blending’ as something bad or the oil bunkers do. They have no knowledge of the process, yet kept repeating the same question in different forms, despite being corrected, to score a point. Mr. Obuigwe, as a former MD of PH refinery and president of the association of chemical engineers, has been following up the refurbishment of the various refineries since, it was announced, when $1.5 billion was allocated for it. So, he has knowledge if it’s functioning or not, they have members of the chemical engineers on ground, and also they have been sending members of the association to the refineries various times to conduct supervision. . Na wa for these journalists o

[@muhammadalabi1553]

Technical ignorance should not be an excuse to keep going over the same question again and again...Journalist should do better.

[@azubuikenonso1457]

The know NIGERIANS are amanable... that's why those positioned this Engr. to satisfy you people 😂