We never imported bad fuel – Dangote Refinery

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has vehemently dismissed reports that it is importing dirty and high-sulfur finished petrol (PMS) into Nigeria, describing the reports as false, malicious, and misleading.

The Management, in a statement, disclosed that it processes a range of crude oils and intermediate feedstocks, which is a standard global practice aimed at optimising production and quality. The cargo in question is an intermediate feedstock, not finished petrol, and will be fully refined in its units to meet Nigerian and international quality standards.

As an international standard refinery complex, within a Free Trade Zone, the statement reiterated that Dangote  Refinery refines and sells only high-quality fuels that are compliant with all regulatory specifications. “Our exports of petroleum products to the United States and Europe, among the world’s most regulated markets, underscore our adherence to global benchmarks,” the statement reads.

The refinery also stated that all its imports are accompanied by quality certificates and shared transparently with regulators. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery is also willing to make these documents available to the public in the interest of full transparency and accountability,” it added.

The refinery Management assured stakeholders that it is totally committed to Nigeria’s energy independence, upholding the highest standards of quality and transparency, and delivering cleaner fuels for Nigeria and beyond.