By Adam Said Adam, Kano
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strengthened Nigeria’s footprint in the regional energy market with the successful sale of 12 cargoes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), totaling 456,000 tonnes.
The shipments, handled by international traders, were delivered to key African destinations including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, and Togo.
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This marks a major milestone for the refinery since it reached its production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day in February 2026.
The products were sold on a Free on Board (FOB) basis to international traders for onward delivery to the listed countries, further expanding Nigeria’s role in Africa’s petroleum supply chain.
The development highlights the refinery’s ability not only to meet domestic fuel demand but also to exceed it, positioning Nigeria as a key exporter of refined petroleum products.
It also reflects the growing importance of the Dangote facility in supplying high-quality Euro 5 gasoline and diesel across the continent—regions that have historically depended on lower-grade fuel imports.
By supplying neighbouring and distant markets, the refinery is expected to boost energy security across West, East, and Central Africa. Analysts say this will help reduce supply delays linked to long-distance imports, lower fuel costs through closer sourcing, and strengthen trade ties between Nigeria and other African economies.
