A view of the Mild Hydrocracking Unit (MHC) at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, July 20, 2024.
The refinery stated it is fully prepared to deliver 1.5 billion litres monthly in December 2024 and January 2025, with production scheduled to increase to 1.7 billion litres per month starting from February 2026.
This development follows recent NMDPRA data indicating that the refinery was supplying approximately 18.03 million litres per day, equivalent to about one-third of the volume Dangote claims it can achieve. National petrol consumption in Nigeria is estimated by the regulator at around 55 million litres per day, or approximately 1.67 billion litres monthly.
To address the discrepancy and ensure accurate reporting, Dangote Refinery has extended an open invitation to NMDPRA officials beginning December 1, 2024, to monitor and validate actual daily output and supply figures directly at the plant. The company also expressed readiness to make its daily production and stock records publicly available for independent confirmation.
Additionally, the refinery called on the NMDPRA to provide necessary support by ensuring smooth and timely importation of crude oil, feedstocks, and blending components. It highlighted that delays in clearing vessels carrying refined products have affected operational efficiency and led to higher costs for end users.
The clarification comes after the Nigerian government recently decided not to proceed with a proposed removal of refined petroleum product imports, citing insufficient domestic refining capacity as one of the considerations. Dangote Refinery emphasized that its current and planned output demonstrates its ability to contribute significantly toward meeting national demand.
