LAGOS, Nigeria – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to more than double its production capacity while reaffirming its commitment to ending Nigeria’s history of fuel scarcity with Euro V standard petrol.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Mr David Bird, the newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of Dangote Refinery, disclosed that the facility is set for a massive expansion from its current 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd within the next three years.
This scale-up, described as a continent-building investment, aims to cement Nigeria’s position as a global energy hub.
Bird emphasised that the refinery has already triggered a decisive shift away from substandard fuel imports.
The facility currently delivers world-class fuels that meet Euro V specifications — a high-quality grade with low sulfur content, which improves engine life and reduces environmental impact.
“Our ability to export refined petrol to Europe and jet fuel to the Middle East underscores the quality and global competitiveness of our products,” Bird stated.
He noted that the refinery is now a complete merchant refining, blending, and trading platform, capable of processing a diverse range of 100% seaborne crude grades.
To ensure nationwide availability, the refinery operates a 24-hour loading system that can accommodate over 1,000 trucks daily.
In the second half of 2025, the facility consistently delivered well over 50 million litres of products per day, with peak offtake occasionally exceeding 52 million litres.
Bird highlighted that this increased domestic capacity acts as a buffer against international market volatility, helping to maintain stable pump prices.
Furthermore, he praised the Federal Government’s crude-for-naira arrangement, revealing that between 30% and 40% of the refinery’s current feedstock is sourced under this policy, which significantly conserves foreign exchange and supports the stability of the Naira.
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