LAGOS — Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has issued a firm rebuttal against recent reports alleging the facility imports finished petroleum products.
During a technical media briefing at the refinery complex, management labelled the claims misleading and a misunderstanding of how modern, large-scale refineries operate.
Addressing journalists, David Bird, CEO and Managing Director, clarified that while the refinery does process intermediate or semi-processed materials, this is a standard global industry practice and far from importing finished fuel.
”Materials such as naphtha, vacuum gas oil (VGO), and reformate act as essential feedstocks. These are refined further within the plant to create high-grade petrol, diesel, and petrochemicals.
"DPRP operates on a European and Asian merchant refinery model. This integrates advanced refining, blending, and trading systems.
“We process a diverse mix of crude and intermediate feedstocks specifically to ensure the final product meets the highest environmental and health benchmarks,” Bird explained.
One of the refinery’s core missions is to end Nigeria’s history as a dumping ground for low-quality, high-sulphur fuels.
Bird showcased samples of both intermediate materials and finished products, emphasising that semifinished fuels are never released into the Nigerian market because they are unsuitable for modern vehicle engines.
Key quality benchmarks of Dangote fuels include: Gasoline which is Lead-free, MMT-free, and capped at 50 ppm sulphur; Diesel which meets ultra-low sulphur specifications; and Environmental impact which is designed to reduce vehicle emissions and extend engine life.
Beyond local supply, Bird noted that Dangote’s products are now competitive on the global stage and are being exported to international markets.
Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Brand and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, urged the media to exercise precision in technical reporting.
He warned that confusing feedstocks with finished imports risks creating unnecessary public panic and undermining a project that has transformed West Africa into a high-quality fuel hub.
"It is unfortunate that some are spreading narratives against a refinery that has finally stopped the influx of substandard fuels.
“We remain committed to transparency and to providing Nigerians with the energy security they deserve,” Bird concluded.
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