Despite Dangote’s claim that his refinery can service the entire Nigerian market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) clarified in November that it has not stopped fuel importation, amidst contrary reports.
Such reports are akin to the sort of debacle that has plagued Dangote’s efforts to sell premium motor spirits (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, in Nigeria.
From disagreements on pricing between the refinery and independent oil marketers to the sale of crude to the refinery, Dangote’s endeavor to sell petrol in Nigeria has not been an easy one.
While not certain, this may perhaps partly constitute the reason why the refinery has intensified its entry into other African countries.
Dangote’s exports to other African countries
Earlier in November, reports indicated that the Dangote Refinery was already in advanced talks with eight African nations to secure fuel supply agreements.
The countries included South Africa, Angola, Niger Republic, Chad, Burkina Faso and Central Africa Republic and Namibia.
At the time, it was reported that the refinery had already begun exporting diesel fuel to numerous African nations, with a notable rise in May, reaching approximately 100,000 barrels per day.
Additionally, aviation fuel exports from the refinery have increased.
However, a new report by the Punch newspaper revealed that at present, the Dangote refinery has already begun exporting PMS to other African countries.
The countries that have been confirmed to receive petrol from the refinery are Ghana, Angola, South Africa, Cameroon, and of course, Nigeria.
This was made known by the Vice President of Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, while hosting a delegation from the Japanese Business Community in Nigeria, led by Japan’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo.
As per the Punch’s report, Edwin was cited by Anthony Chiejina, the company’s spokesperson, as confirming that the refinery’s products are already being shipped worldwide and meet global standards.
“In recent weeks, we’ve exported petrol to Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and South Africa, among others. Diesel has gone all over the world, and jet fuel is being heavily exported to European markets. Our products are already making their mark internationally,” Edwin said.
