LAGOS, Nigeria — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a historic operational milestone, operating above its nameplate capacity in August 2026.
According to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the 700,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) facility recorded an average capacity utilisation of 105.21 per cent.
The refinery processed an average of 736,470 barrels of crude oil per day during the review period, a massive leap from the 497,000 bpd processed in July when utilisation stood at 71 per cent.
This surge was driven by a rebound in domestic crude oil supply, with deliveries rising by 16.75 per cent to 683,000 bpd.
The refinery’s improved throughput translated into an average daily production of 84.43 million litres of refined white products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO/diesel), and Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK).
The impact on Nigeria’s import reliance was immediate and significant:
PMS (Petrol): Domestic deliveries rose by 39 per cent month-on-month to 35.87 million litres per day, accounting for approximately 71 per cent of total domestic petrol supply. Consequently, national PMS imports fell by 26 per cent to 14.60 million litres per day.
· Diesel (AGO): The refinery’s output substantially reduced the need for imported diesel. National diesel imports plummeted from 7.90 million litres per day in July to just 1.30 million litres per day in August.
Beyond satisfying domestic demand, the Dangote Refinery is cementing Nigeria’s status as a net exporter of refined petroleum products. In August, the facility exported an average of:
· 9.73 million litres of PMS daily
· 8.75 million litres of diesel
· 21.30 million litres of aviation fuel
The Dangote Group stated that this performance underscores the refinery’s growing contribution to Nigeria’s energy security, foreign exchange conservation, and industrial growth.
The ability to operate above nameplate capacity demonstrates operational efficiency and is expected to reinforce investor confidence as the refinery’s ongoing public offering attracts market attention.
The Group reiterated its commitment to maximising local value addition, supporting economic diversification, and ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality refined products to Nigeria, Africa, and global markets.
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