The Vice President of Dangote Industries, Devakumar Edwin, says the refinery will fully switch to Nigerian crude by the end of 2025.
In June, the facility sourced 50% of its crude from local producers.
As more Nigerian suppliers choose to sell directly to the refinery instead of fulfilling export commitments, that share continues to grow.
Edwin explained that several long-term contracts are set to expire, clearing the way for a full transition to domestic crude before the year ends.
The $20 billion refinery began operations in 2024 after years of delay and now produces aviation fuel, diesel, gasoline, and naphtha.
With a capacity greater than the ten largest European refineries combined, Bloomberg ranks it among the most significant developments in Africa’s energy sector.
Though the refinery is still ramping up, it has already made Nigeria a net exporter of refined petroleum products.
Due to limited local supply at the start, the refinery initially depended on large volumes of imported crude to meet demand.
source: africa.businessinsider.com
African Energy Council