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Dangote Refinery declares cooperation with NMDPRA, raises output to 120m litres daily
Sopuruchi Onwuka
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has declared its willingness to cooperate fully with the new management of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) following the removal of its former chief executive, Engr Farouk Ahmed.
The company also announced that its 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery has increased daily output to about 120 million litres of transportation fuels, saying it now has the capacity to meet Nigeria’s estimated domestic demand.
According to the refinery, it can supply up to 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, compared with estimated national consumption of about 50 million litres. It can also produce 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) daily against demand of roughly 14 million litres, as well as 20 million litres of aviation fuel, far above the estimated maximum domestic requirement of four million litres per day.
Dangote Refinery said the surplus capacity provides a critical supply buffer, improves market stability and reduces Nigeria’s reliance on fuel imports, particularly during periods of peak demand or logistical disruptions.
In a public notice, the company reiterated its readiness to supply marketers and other stakeholders with PMS, AGO and aviation fuel that meet international quality standards.
Industry analysts said producing above estimated consumption levels reduces the need for emergency imports, strengthens inventory cover and improves the resilience of the domestic supply chain.
The refinery also reaffirmed its commitment to full regulatory compliance and ongoing cooperation with the NMDPRA, noting that its supply strategy aligns with broader efforts to promote market stability and orderly downstream operations.
Dangote said it remains fully engaged with regulators and industry stakeholders in support of Nigeria’s energy security objectives, as the country continues to shift away from dependence on imported fuels toward domestic refining.
With local refining capacity expanding, stakeholders believe Nigeria is better positioned to reduce foreign exchange exposure, strengthen supply security and improve efficiency across the downstream petroleum sector.
