Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ramps Up Fuel Exports As Crude Shortages, Forex Squeeze Bite
The 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery is exporting more fuel as naira-for-crude deliveries fall and foreign-exchange limits force more crude imports, officials said.
- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery significantly increased exports of refined petroleum products as inadequate domestic crude oil supply and persistent foreign exchange constraints hamper its 650,000-barrels-per-day operations.
- Crude oil supply under the Federal Government's naira-for-crude arrangement has declined sharply, forcing the refinery to source more feedstock from international markets while unable to convert naira proceeds into U.S. dollars.
- Refinery official Devakumar Edwin stated the facility operates at full capacity and exports production because it receives very little crude domestically, noting management took a major risk continuing naira sales but cannot access foreign exchange.
- Stronger refined product prices, with gasoline futures reaching $3.391 per gallon, are supporting refining margins despite elevated crude costs, enabling the facility to generate foreign exchange revenue and maintain full operations.
- Securing adequate crude remains a persistent challenge as the group pursues plans to double refining capacity by 2028 amid geopolitical tensions and currency volatility across Africa, with Dangote Group forecasting revenue reaching $100 billion by 2030.
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