Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a forceful clarification regarding its operations, categorically refuting reports that it imports finished Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
The company revealed that the misinformation was addressed directly at an S&P Global forum held in the United Kingdom on Monday.
According to the refinery, the forum has since acknowledged Dangote’s pivotal role in reshaping global refining dynamics after receiving a clear breakdown of the facility's technical processes.
In an official statement available to ITREALMS, the management stressed that the refinery does not import finished gasoline.
Instead, it only pursues alternative feedstocks and blending components to maximize the utilization of its secondary units.
This strategy mirrors operations in advanced refining hubs across Europe and Asia, where facilities routinely optimize crude slates and blending strategies to enhance operational flexibility and margins.
To correct public perception, the refinery explained that it imports intermediate materials such as high sulphur reformates, low-RON condensates, and high sulphur cracked gasoline.
According to the refinery, the forum has since acknowledged Dangote’s pivotal role in reshaping global refining dynamics after receiving a clear breakdown of the facility's technical processes.
In an official statement available to ITREALMS, the management stressed that the refinery does not import finished gasoline.
Instead, it only pursues alternative feedstocks and blending components to maximize the utilization of its secondary units.
This strategy mirrors operations in advanced refining hubs across Europe and Asia, where facilities routinely optimize crude slates and blending strategies to enhance operational flexibility and margins.
To correct public perception, the refinery explained that it imports intermediate materials such as high sulphur reformates, low-RON condensates, and high sulphur cracked gasoline.
These materials are not market-ready and must undergo rigorous further processing within the refinery to meet regulated specifications.
The company warned that misrepresenting these intermediate streams as finished fuel or gasoline undermines public confidence in Nigeria’s domestic refining progress.
The refinery did not mince words regarding the source of what it termed "propaganda," linking the false narratives to individuals who benefited from the previous era of fuel importation.
The company stated that these unpatriotic and unscrupulous individuals, who previously exploited fraudulent financing transactions for refinery repairs, are desperate to see Nigeria continue its reliance on imports.
Management further disclosed that it has identified those responsible and will reveal their identities and motives at the appropriate time, noting that they will soon have their day in court.
For the avoidance of doubt, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reiterated that the only gasoline supplied to the Nigerian market is its Euro 5 compliant PMS.
Every batch undergoes stringent quality checks to ensure Nigerians receive fuel that ranks among the highest quality available globally.
Since commencing operations, the refinery has significantly improved the quality of fuels available locally and effectively ended the nation’s reliance on the low-grade, high-sulphur gasoline historically imported into West Africa.
The company concluded by calling on S&P Global and other industry stakeholders to adopt higher levels of technical accuracy and responsibility in their reporting.
It reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic transformation through world-class refining operations.
The refinery did not mince words regarding the source of what it termed "propaganda," linking the false narratives to individuals who benefited from the previous era of fuel importation.
The company stated that these unpatriotic and unscrupulous individuals, who previously exploited fraudulent financing transactions for refinery repairs, are desperate to see Nigeria continue its reliance on imports.
Management further disclosed that it has identified those responsible and will reveal their identities and motives at the appropriate time, noting that they will soon have their day in court.
For the avoidance of doubt, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reiterated that the only gasoline supplied to the Nigerian market is its Euro 5 compliant PMS.
Every batch undergoes stringent quality checks to ensure Nigerians receive fuel that ranks among the highest quality available globally.
Since commencing operations, the refinery has significantly improved the quality of fuels available locally and effectively ended the nation’s reliance on the low-grade, high-sulphur gasoline historically imported into West Africa.
The company concluded by calling on S&P Global and other industry stakeholders to adopt higher levels of technical accuracy and responsibility in their reporting.
It reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic transformation through world-class refining operations.
Chuks Egbune/Editor
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