The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it has exported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to several countries including Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and South Africa.
Dr. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, made this disclosure during a recent visit to the facility by a delegation from the Japanese Business Community in Nigeria, led by Japan’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo.
He said: “In recent weeks, we’ve exported petrol to Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and South Africa among others. Diesel has gone all over the world, and jet fuel is being heavily exported to European markets. Our products are already making their mark internationally.”
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He explained that by tapping into Africa’s vast crude oil resources and refining them locally, the Dangote Group seeks to create a sustainable cycle of industrial growth, job creation, and economic prosperity.
Dr. Edwin further clarified that the facility is the brainchild of Nigerian investor Aliko Dangote, designed and constructed by Nigerians, with the goal of serving global markets.
He expressed pride in the fact that a Nigerian company not only conceived but also built the world’s largest single-train refinery complex. He added that Dangote Industries Limited, a Nigerian firm, served as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the refinery.
Dr. Edwin reassured the ambassador-designate and the delegation that the company remains open to collaboration, always aiming to uphold the highest standards.
He said: “Even now, we have a lot of Japanese equipment inside both the refinery and the fertiliser plant. There are significant opportunities for collaboration, as we always seek the latest technology in any business we engage in. For instance, our cement plant laboratory is managed by robots, and we always embrace advanced technology. With Japan’s focus on technological innovation, there is ample scope for cooperation and for supplying various types of technology.”
Edwin highlighted that the Dangote Petrochemical project will significantly enhance investment in downstream industries, driving substantial value creation, generating jobs, increasing tax revenues, reducing foreign exchange outflows, and contributing to Nigeria’s GDP.
Hideo, in turn, praised the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex, calling it an extraordinary achievement that demonstrates Nigeria’s technological advancements on the global stage.
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The Japanese delegation, which toured the cutting-edge facilities of both the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as well as Dangote Fertilisers, lauded the advanced technology on display, emphasizing that it strengthens Nigeria’s position as Africa’s gateway.
Additionally, Takashi Oku, Managing Director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), remarked that while Nigeria continues to be the gateway to Africa, the Dangote Refinery stands out as a remarkable project showcasing the country’s technological progress.
He further noted that the facility, as the world’s largest single-train refinery, is a source of immense pride for Nigeria. JETRO is Japan’s government agency responsible for trade and investment.
“We had heard about the excellence of the Dangote Refinery through the media but seeing it in person has left us truly amazed by its vastness and grandeur. It demonstrates that Nigeria’s population is not only growing but also advancing in technology. We are keen to collaborate with Nigerian companies, especially Dangote Refinery,” he said.
Highlighting the refinery’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s position as a leader in Africa, he pointed out that the facility serves as an excellent introduction to the country for the global community.
In the same vein, Masahiro Tsuno, Managing Director of Itochu Nigeria Limited, lauded the scale and automation of the Dangote Refinery, describing it as a miracle and one of the wonders of the world.
“I have seen many standalone refineries across the globe, including in Vietnam and the Middle East. However, this size of a refinery built by one single investor is probably a miracle in the world. And I’m just actually witnessing a miracle, to be honest, today,” he said.
Tsuno stated that his company aims to collaborate with the refinery in multiple areas, including polypropylene and other petroleum products.
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