Lokpobiri Decries Brass Refinery Project Abandonment, Vows Review, Completion

The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed dismay over the abandonment of the Atlantic Refinery project in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, assuring stakeholders that the federal government will review the project to ensure its eventual completion.

Lokpobiri made this commitment during an inspection visit to Ewa-ama Road, which leads to the Brass Petroleum Products Terminal, BPPT, where he engaged with key community stakeholders.

He said, “The federal government remains committed to completing critical infrastructure projects that drive economic growth and improve livelihoods. This project will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure its eventual completion.”

The minister commended the people of Brass for their peaceful disposition despite the challenges posed by the refinery’s abandonment, urging them to sustain the peace.

“Stability is crucial for attracting further investments and development to the region,” he emphasised.

Reaffirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to delivering on key development projects, Lokpobiri reiterated that the government remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that will benefit the Niger Delta.

The minister was accompanied on the visit by the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, as part of efforts to assess and fast-track key projects in the region.