Dangote Refinery to Expand Capacity to 1.4 million Barrels Per Day, Set to Become World’s Largest Refinery
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to expand its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, making it the largest refinery in the world, surpassing India’s Jamnagar Refinery.
The company states this is part of the revolution in Nigeria’s downstream sector, promoting domestic refining and export of finished petroleum products.
The project is set to save the country billions in foreign exchange, reduce import dependence, and bolster Nigeria’s energy security.
Job Creation
The expansion phase will create 65,000 jobs during construction and open vast opportunities for local industries.
Other Expansion
Polypropylene production will also increase from 900,000 metric tonnes to 2.4 million metric tonnes per annum, further enriching the production of linear alkylbenzene a key ingredient for the production of detergent, and additional production of base oils
The refinery is also set to upgrade to Euro VI fuel standards, achieving top-tier global environmental benchmarks.
Dangote Refinery further assured Nigerians of steady fuel supply during the ember months, despite global oil price spikes — ensuring a festive season free from fuel queues and price hikes.