Dangote Refinery Receives Fourth Shipment Of One Million Crude Barrels From Nigerian Company, NNPCL

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Hits Milestone with Fourth Crude Shipment

In a significant development, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery marked a key milestone on Monday as it received its fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude oil from the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). This noteworthy event was disclosed in a statement released by the company, which also expressed anticipation for the imminent arrival of the fifth shipment.

The statement highlighted that the latest one million barrels of crude represent the fourth consignment delivered to the Dangote facility out of the six million barrels expected by the world's largest single-train refinery. The preparations for the commencement of production are reported to be in full swing, underlining the refinery's commitment to operational readiness.

Notably, Dangote Refinery had previously received three million barrels of crude, setting the stage for its ambitious plans. Managing Director of Dangote Ports Operations, Mr. Akin Omole, shared insights at the Dangote Quay, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, revealing that the refinery aims to receive about four million crude shipments before the end of 2023, with the remaining two expected by early January 2024.

Omole emphasized that the successful delivery of these crude shipments is pivotal for the refinery to initiate operations effectively. The ultimate goal is to utilize the six million barrels to kick-start the production of diesel, aviation fuel, and LPG, paving the way for subsequent production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). As the refinery progresses toward its operational phase, these developments mark a significant stride in Nigeria's refining industry.