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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, the company announced Thursday.
A performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors confirmed the achievement, marking a major milestone in the facility’s operational growth and further strengthening its position as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery.
The increased capacity highlights the refinery’s strong engineering design and operational efficiency, Anthony Chiejina, Head of Corporate Communications, said in a statement issued in Lagos.
Speaking on the development, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, said the refinery plans to expand its processing capacity to 1.4 million bpd within the next 30 months.
The goal is to position the facility among the largest refineries in the world, he said.
Edwin noted that the expansion would enhance Nigeria’s energy security, eliminate dependence on imported petroleum products, and strengthen the country’s position as a major exporter of refined products.
The refinery’s long-term vision extends beyond meeting domestic demand to becoming a leading refining hub for Africa and the global market, he said.
Owned by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, the refinery began fuel production in 2024 and has steadily increased output of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, and other petroleum products.
It currently supplies both local and international markets, exporting products to several African countries and to destinations in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. The refinery has also supplied gasoline to the United States and jet fuel to Saudi Arabia.
The refinery has emerged as a key stabilising force in the energy sector, particularly amid global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Several African countries now rely on the refinery to support their energy security needs, Edwin said.
In April, S&P Global Commodities reported the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel, further demonstrating its growing influence in global energy markets.
