Dangote refinery aims to reduce the sulphur content in its petroleum products by the end of February through the introduction of the Euro 5 standard products.
The Euro 5 standard sets stringent limits on emissions, including particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides for both gasoline and diesel engines, as well as motorcycles.
It represents a significant reduction in sulphur content compared to previous standards, making it a cleaner and more environmentally friendly option for diesel engines.
According to Business Day, the refinery has been producing diesel with sulphur levels below 10 ppm since December, aligning with its commitment to lowering emissions before the year-end.
Dangote’s journey to Euro 5 certified products
Last year, Dangote Refinery announced its intention to export Euro 5 standard fuels following the commencement of production at its 650,000 barrels per day facility.
According to a statement by its Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, the refinery aimed to begin exporting Euro 5-compliant diesel and selling gasoline (petrol) by June last year.
Argus Media quoted Edwin at a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) event in Lagos, stating: “We expect before the end of next month, we’ll also have gasoline in the market, and we’ll also have Euro V diesel for export, that is below 10ppm.”
Reports indicate that the refinery’s diesel sulphur content has ranged between 2ppm and 3ppm, significantly lower than the previous 10ppm limit.
Additionally, the facility is expected to begin producing 10ppm gasoline by the end of the month, ensuring compliance with Euro 5 emission standards.
Currently, market participants report that the refinery produces 50ppm gasoline.
Meanwhile, Edwin recently disclosed that the refinery is on track to reach full operational capacity within a month, having already achieved 85% capacity by the end of January.
