The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured its first-ever crude oil cargoes from the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant diversification of its feedstock portfolio.
The facility purchased two shipments from the Gulf state, a move that underscores the refinery’s strategy to broaden its supply base beyond Nigeria’s domestic output.
This procurement shift comes as the refinery seeks to stabilize operations amid fluctuating local crude availability.
By tapping into Middle Eastern supplies, Dangote aims to ensure consistent throughput for its 650,000-barrel-per-day complex, which has been central to Nigeria’s efforts to curb fuel imports and stabilize domestic energy markets.
The decision to import from the UAE reflects broader trends in African refining, where operators are increasingly looking to international markets to mitigate supply risks.
This development follows recent reports in which Dangote denied allegations that its refined products were being exported to Togo and re-imported into Nigeria, highlighting the company’s focus on operational transparency and regional market dynamics.