The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has significantly increased its production, averaging 84.43 million litres of refined white products daily in August 2026. This output includes Premium Motor Spirit, Automotive Gas Oil, and Aviation Turbine Kerosene. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the refinery's performance reinforces its role as a major supplier across Nigeria and West Africa. The refinery's products are crucial for various sectors, including transportation, manufacturing, and power generation.
The refinery achieved this output by surpassing its nameplate capacity, recording 105.21 per cent capacity utilisation in August. This was made possible by processing an average of 736,470 barrels of crude oil per day, up from 497,000 barrels per day in July. The increase in domestic crude supply, which rose by 16.75 per cent to 683,000 barrels per day, supported the refinery's performance. This milestone demonstrates the refinery's efficiency, reliability, and resilience.
The Dangote Group attributes the refinery's success to its growing contribution to Nigeria's energy security, foreign exchange conservation, and industrial growth agenda. Operating above nameplate capacity showcases the plant's capabilities. The refinery's production not only meets domestic needs but also significantly boosts Nigeria's export profile. In August, it exported nearly 40 million litres of refined products daily.
The refinery's export volumes include 9.73 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, 8.75 million litres of diesel, and 21.30 million litres of aviation fuel per day. These exports support Nigeria's emergence as a net exporter of refined petroleum products and contribute to increased foreign exchange earnings. The refinery's performance has a positive impact on the country's economy.
On the domestic front, the refinery's deliveries of Premium Motor Spirit rose by 39 per cent month-on-month to 35.87 million litres per day. This accounts for about 71 per cent of the total domestic petrol supply. The surge in PMS deliveries helped cut national PMS imports by 26 per cent to 14.60 million litres per day. The refinery's production is crucial for Nigeria's energy needs.
The refinery's impact is also evident in the diesel market, where domestic Automotive Gas Oil deliveries averaged 12.37 million litres per day. This reduced national diesel imports from 7.90 million litres per day in July to 1.30 million litres per day in August. The development reflects the refinery's increasing ability to support critical sectors of the economy.
The Dangote Group reiterated its commitment to maximising local value addition, supporting economic diversification, and ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality refined petroleum products to Nigeria, Africa, and global markets. The refinery's strong operational showing reinforces investor confidence as it continues to attract significant market attention. The ongoing public offering demonstrates the market's interest in the refinery's growth prospects.
Key points
- The refinery produced an average of 84.43 million litres of refined white products daily in August 2026.
- The refinery exported an average of nearly 40 million litres of refined products daily in August.
- The refinery's production helped cut national PMS imports by 26 per cent to 14.60 million litres per day.
