Liberia to Launch Modernized Petroleum Testing Lab and Largest Storage Tank

The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) will, on Monday, October 26, at 10:00 GMT host a dual ceremony to officially commission the newly completed Petroleum Testing Laboratory and break ground for the construction of a new 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility.

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By Augustus D.R [email protected]

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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai will serve as keynote speaker.

This event marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s energy security strategy.

The ceremony, which will be held at the LPRC Product Storage Terminal (PST)

Bushrod Island, Monrovia, Liberia, will feature the dedication of a state-of-the-art laboratory designed to ensure fuel quality control and regulatory compliance.

Additionally, the groundbreaking will launch the construction of a new 50,000-metric-ton tank farm, a project approved by the President to expand national strategic fuel reserves and reduce dependence on private storage.

The expansion project is a key component of LPRC’s modernization drive to position Liberia as a regional petroleum logistics hub.

Meanwhile, Managing Director Amos Tweh and his team of dedicated engineers at the LPRC have been congratulated for their commitment to advancing Liberia’s petroleum sector and contributing to national development.

The ceremony will be attended by members of the LPRC Board of Directors, Government Officials, Petroleum Sector Stakeholders, and International Partners.

About LPRC: The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company is a state-owned enterprise responsible for the storage, importation,n and regulation of petroleum products in Liberia. Under the leadership of Managing Director Tweh, LPRC has focused on infrastructure modernization and strengthening national energy security.