The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the successful export of 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products to five African countries, marking a major milestone in its regional expansion drive.
In a briefing on Sunday, the company revealed that it had completed the sale of 12 cargoes of fuel, shipped to Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, and Togo. The development follows the refinery’s ramp-up to its full production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day in February.
According to the refinery, the products were sold on a Free on Board (FOB) basis to international traders, who are responsible for transporting the fuel to the destination countries.
The company said the exports highlight its ability to not only meet Nigeria’s domestic fuel demand but also serve as a reliable supplier across Africa.
It added that the refinery is now delivering high-quality Euro 5 gasoline and diesel to regions that have historically depended on lower-grade fuel imports.
The refinery noted that its growing export capacity is helping to reshape Africa’s fuel supply chain by reducing reliance on distant suppliers, particularly in the Persian Gulf.
By supplying neighbouring countries, the company said it is improving energy security across West, East, and Central Africa while cutting logistics costs and delivery delays associated with long-distance imports.
The move is also expected to strengthen trade ties between Nigeria and other African economies, positioning the refinery as a key player in the continent’s energy market.
Industry reports indicate that several African nations previously reliant on overseas refineries are increasingly turning to the Dangote facility as a closer and more efficient alternative source of fuel.
