Dangote Refinery Commences Full Petroleum Production

Africa’s largest oil refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has officially commenced full-scale production of petroleum products including premium motor spirit, diesel and aviation fuel. The milestone marks a potentially transformative moment for Nigeria’s energy landscape.

The refinery, located in Lagos, has a nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day and is expected to significantly reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products, saving billions in foreign exchange annually.