Full construction of the Abia Modular Refinery, a 10,000 bpd refinery project, will begin this May. The plant is located at the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP) and has reached an advanced stage of preparation.
Project factsheet
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Project name: Abia Modular Refinery
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Location: Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP)
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Refining capacity: 10,000 barrels per day (bpd)
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Developer: HSI
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Status: Compensation completed; site clearing underway
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Construction start date: May 2025
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Approval: Federal Government of Nigeria
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Goal: Boost fuel supply and industrial growth in Abia
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Key partners: Abia State Government, NNPC
Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, gave the update after the State Executive Council meeting led by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia.
He stated that landowners affected by the Abia Modular Refinery project had received full compensation. In addition, bush clearing and earthworks are ongoing around the refinery site. Kanu said:
Construction for the 10,000 bpd refinery will begin fully this second quarter. We expect full activity now that we are in May.
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Abia Modular Refinery gets federal approval as state plans fuel supply and global engagement
The Federal Government has already approved the developer, HSI, to build and run the Abia Modular Refinery. With site preparations progressing well, the project is now entering its key construction phase.
To ensure a steady supply of fuel across the state, the Abia Government has also partnered with NNPC. Talks with NNPC Port Harcourt Refinery and NNPC Retail are ongoing. These efforts aim to keep the Osisioma depot and surrounding areas well supplied.
The Commissioner also spoke about a state-backed study on solid minerals. The research, led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will help identify which resources—like granite, limestone, or zinc—are viable for mining and investment.
He added that Abia will attend the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, from 16–26 June 2025. The government plans to present its energy and environmental plans, including the Abia Modular Refinery, at the global event.
