Nigeria
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Begins Production After Multiple Delays
The Dangote oil refinery in Lagos, Nigeria has begun production of diesel and jet fuel after many years of delayed construction, according to Dangote company officials on social media. With this startup, test runs are expected to continue with an eventual move to full capacity potentially reached as early as the end of 2024.
Nigeria Oil Minister Expects the Country’s State-owned Oil Refineries Operational by the End of 2024
Heineken Lokpobiri, the new Oil Minister of Nigeria, stated recently that refurbishment plans at the country's four state oil refineries are continuing and will be completed by the end of 2024. These refineries have been considered very inefficient and decrepit for some time, and Nigeria is hoping to eventually end fuel imports to the country.
Upcoming Capacity Additions Expected to Pay Off for Regional Demand
Following the trend of refinery closures and feedstock conversions over the last couple of years, some projects from around the world are approaching startup after years of development. Despite the new focus on renewable fuel development projects spreading across Europe and North America, other are..
Nigeria Commissions the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery in an Effort to Cease Fuel Imports to the Country
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari performed a commissioning ceremony on Monday to formally announce that the 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery had officially begun, with crude refining anticipated for a June startup. The country hopes that this will bring about fuel independence, but securing crude supplies for the project could prove to be difficult.
Dangote Refinery in Nigeria Expected to be Commissioned in Two Weeks
According to statements from a spokesman for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the multi-billion dollar Dangote refinery is to be commissioned on May 22.
