KEY POINTS
- Dangote Refinery exported 456,000 tonnes of petrol and refined products to five African countries via 12 cargoes.
- The refinery says the shipments show it can meet Nigeria’s demand and supply surplus fuel to regional markets.
- Exports are expected to improve African energy security, reduce import costs, and strengthen regional trade.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reinforced Nigeria’s position in Africa’s energy market after exporting 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products through 12 cargoes handled by international traders.
The shipments were delivered to several African countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, and Togo.
The exports followed the refinery’s attainment of its 650,000 barrels-per-day processing capacity in February, marking a major milestone in its operational scale.
The refinery noted that the cargoes consisted mainly of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), sold on a Free on Board (FOB) basis to international traders responsible for onward deliveries to the destination markets.
Refinery Says Output Now Exceeds Local Demand
According to the company, the successful export programme demonstrates its capacity not only to meet Nigeria’s domestic fuel needs but also to supply surplus volumes to regional markets.
The refinery stated that its operations are helping shift West Africa away from reliance on low-quality imported fuels, as it now supplies Euro 5 standard gasoline and diesel to neighbouring countries and other African destinations.
The company added that increased regional supply from Nigeria is expected to enhance energy security across West, East, and Central Africa. By reducing dependence on distant imports, the refinery said African countries could benefit from shorter supply chains, improved availability, and lower logistics costs.
It also noted that the exports would strengthen trade ties between Nigeria and other African economies while stabilising fuel supply in markets historically affected by delays and pricing volatility.
