“Products are being evacuated by sea and road,” a Dangote Refinery executive says as it’s petroleum products hit Nigerian market.
On Tuesday, Dangote Refinery announced that it has commenced supplying petroleum products to the local market, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards energy self-sufficiency.
This development was confirmed by a company executive and fuel marketing associations, signifying a crucial step in the country’s quest for energy independence.
Situated on a peninsula on the outskirts of Lagos, Africa’s largest city and Nigeria’s commercial capital, the Dangote refinery stands as a testament to the vision of the company chairman, Aliko Dangote.
With a refining capacity of up to 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), it is poised to become the largest refinery in Africa and Europe upon reaching full operational capacity, which is expected later this year.
A Dangote executive, Devakumar Edwin, confirmed the commencement of diesel and jet fuel shipments into the local market, according to Reuters.
“We have substantial quantities. Products are being evacuated both by sea and road. Ships are lining up one after another to load diesel and aviation jet fuel,” Edwin said.
He further noted that vessels typically load a minimum of 26 million litres, with efforts to maximize efficiency by accommodating vessels carrying up to 37 million litres.