Ogun illegal refinery had 90,000-litre underground tank – NMDPRA

Officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided an illegal refinery in Ogere-Remo, within the Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Wednesday. According to Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria, the facility occupies over three hectares of land and was described by investigators as well-fenced, crude, yet technically sophisticated.

The NMDPRA sealed the facility after discovering it was operating without any regulatory permits. Dr. Atilola Akinyemi, the NMDPRA State Coordinator, stated that the site is completely illegal and its operations are unknown to relevant authorities. Punch and Punch Nigeria reported that the site contained an underground storage tank with a capacity exceeding 90,000 litres.

During the inspection, officials observed underground tanks used for processing sludge oil and substances suspected to be diesel (Automotive Gas Oil). Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria noted that the site included underground heating systems, silos for separation, water hydrants for cooling, and locally fabricated tanks. Daily Trust further reported that the illegal refinery is linked to Chinese nationals.

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