Dangote refinery becomes top jet fuel supplier to Europe
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overtaken the United States as Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second month in a row. The refinery’s exports have significantly increased, making it a major player in the international refined petroleum market. According to the company, its strategic location and advanced technology have helped it become a key source for European aviation fuel. David Bird, the Managing Director, highlighted the refinery’s expanding exports of various petroleum products to global markets.
TLDR
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied over 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel to Europe in July, accounting for about 20% of the continent’s total imports that month.
- In June, the refinery exported a record 466,000 tonnes of jet fuel to Europe, surpassing the United States as the leading supplier.
- Jet fuel loadings at the Lekki export terminal reached a record 550,000 tonnes in June, with crude deliveries to the refinery climbing to an all-time high of 660,000 barrels per day.
- The refinery’s performance is attributed to its scale, modern technology, and strategic location on Nigeria’s Atlantic coast.
- David Bird stated that the refinery is also expanding exports of diesel, gasoline, and other refined products to Europe, Africa, and other international markets.
